ADDIS ABABA, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Majority of the victims from the recent deadly conflict that killed 28 people on the outskirt of Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa have restarted their lives afresh as security situations restored.
More than 15,000 people had left their homes since early last week as the attack drove them to flee and seek refuge in schools and other public facilities across Addis Ababa.
The displaced people, who initially hesitated to return back home amid fears of potential attack, over the past few days returned home as security restored following massive government-led efforts to make peace among the conflicting groups.
As majority of the displaced people left their homes abandoning their belongings, public institutions -including universities, regional state administrations - and private business-people have been contributing mainly through financial support to help them restart afresh.
Since Friday, some 11,902 affected people returned to their respective townships seeking fresh start to their lives with financial as well as emotional support from Ethiopians.
According to Oromia regional police, security situations are under control since late last week while discussions that aimed at peaceful coexistence were held among the various groups in the affected townships, eventually restoring better livelihood for conflicting parties.
Some 26 people have so far been confirmed dead from the conflict, while 15,086 others left their homes staying in 20 refugee camps across Addis Ababa, according to the Addis Ababa City Administration.
Seventeen of the 20 temporary refugee centers - most of which are schools - are now terminated and restarted their normal services as majority of the displaced people returned home.
The remaining 1,514 others are currently staying in three active camps in the city. According to the city administration, the remaining displaced people are also expected to return back to their lives soon.
The attack happened early last week, in which video footage circulating across various social media platforms - showing dead bodies and looted houses and properties - incited anger among Ethiopians.
Thousands of Ethiopians took to the streets in Addis Ababa to protest the attack, urging the east African country's government to take action and protect civilians. They also called for the provision of swift support from the government to displaced people.
Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed had also condemned the deadly attack and vowed to bring perpetrators before justice.
"Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed strongly condemns the killings and acts of violence against innocent citizens around Ashawa Meda, Kataa and Fili Doro last night," said Fitsum Arega, chief of staff of the Ethiopian Prime Minister's Office, on Sunday.
"These cowardly attacks represent a grave concern to the unity and solidarity of our people and will be met with appropriate response," Ahmed, who was in Saudi Arabia during the attack to witness the signing of a peace agreement with Eritrea, was quoted as saying.
Ethiopia's Oromia regional state had last week announced the arrest of regional security officers and government officials for failing to discharge their responsibilities during the recent conflict on the outskirts of Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa.
Police, in the aftermath of the attack, also arrested hundreds of suspects in connection with the attack.
Authorities also indicated that they have seized various armaments in areas where the deadly ethnic-based attack occurred.
As angry demonstrators took the streets of Addis Ababa protesting the attack, five people were shot dead amid confrontations between police and demonstrators.
Ethiopia Federal Police Commissioner Zeynu Jemal said there were attempts to loot property under the guise of demonstrations and that some "dangerous vagrants" also tried to snatch weapons from police officers.
The latest incidents followed recent deadly clashes in Addis Ababa between local residents and youth from surrounding areas who came to celebrate the return of a rebel leader from exile.
