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Almost 90 People Killed During Anti-Government Protests in Ethiopia
[SPUTNIKNEWS] The number of those killed in anti-government protests in Æthiopia has reached 86, and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed urged citizens to confront forces that threaten to impede the country's progress, the ENA news agency reported on Sunday."We must stop the forces that are holding back our steps, while we are moving towards our goals," the prime minister said, commenting on the protests. Ahmed also said that the government will not shy away from responsibility to protect people and their property. On Thursday, local media reported that at least 78 people had become victims of protests in Æthiopia, and more than 400 people were tossed into the calaboose in connection with the unrest. Violence in Æthiopia began last week with protests against Ahmed and quickly turned into ethnic festivities. Protests broke out in the capital, Addis Ababa, and in much of Æthiopia’s Oromia region after a Facebook post by activist Jawar Mohammed. He accused security forces of trying to conspire an attack against him at his home, a claim that police officials denied. Related: Abiy Ahmed: 2019-10-27 Ethiopia PM Abiy warns ethnic violence could worsen Abiy Ahmed: 2019-10-26 At least 16 dead in anti-PM Abiy protests in Ethiopia: Amnesty Abiy Ahmed: 2019-10-14 South Sudan says will host peace talks between Sudan and rebels Posted by: Fred 2019-11-04 |
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