Top news items in Ethiopia's major media outlets

ADDIS ABABA, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- The following are news highlights in Ethiopia's major media outlets on Monday.

-- Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn has expressed his deepest condolences to families of victims who died due to the conflicts occurred recently in various parts of the country.

In a statement he issued on current affairs on Sunday, the premier said conflicts which could affect the peace and stability of the country have occurred in various parts of the country, including in higher learning institutions. (Fana Broadcasting Corporate/FBC)

-- Ethiopia's Foreign Minister and Chairperson of the IGAD Council of Ministers, Workneh Gebeyehu, has called on South Sudan political leaders to show resolute determination to a speedy restoration of peace in the country.

The Ethiopian FM made the call at the 59th extra-ordinary session of the IGAD Council of Ministers held on Sunday in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa. (Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation/EBC)

-- The IGAD Council of Ministers held its 59th Extra-Ordinary Session on Sunday under the chairmanship of Workneh Gebeyehu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia and Chairperson of the IGAD Council. (Fana Broadcasting Corporate/FBC)

-- A study that helps to address challenges of pastoral areas will be conducted in 6 regional states next month, according to Ethiopia's Ministry of Federal and Pastoral Development Affairs (MoFPDA). (Ethiopian News Agency/ENA) Enditem