Fr ADIS ABABA (Reuters) - At least 10 people died in clashes between protesters and security

forces in Ethiopia’s southern region on Monday, health officials said, the latest violence as myriad
ethnic groups clamour for more autonomy.

The protests were sparked by Sunday’s arrest of local officials and activists seeking a new
autonomous region for their Wolaita ethnic group, said Matheos Balcha, spokesman of the
opposition party Wolaita National Movement Party. One of their party members was arrested, he
said.
Established in 2007, Wolaita Sodo University is a non-profit public higher-education institution
located in the urban setting of the small city of Sodo (population range of 50,000-249,999
inhabitants), SNNPR. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Bodity,
Areka, Humbo, Otona, Tercha. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Ethiopia,
Wolaita Sodo University (WSU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999
students) coeducational Ethiopian higher education institution. Wolaita Sodo University (WSU)
offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-
bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master
degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of
study matrix below for further details. This 13 years old Ethiopian higher-education institution has
a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 50-60%
making this Ethiopian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International
applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. WSU also provides several academic and non-
academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial
aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance
learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.