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muriel_volestrangler

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Fri Jan 8, 2016, 12:46 PM Jan 2016

Ethiopian forces 'kill 140 Oromo protesters'

Source: BBC

Ethiopian security forces have killed at least 140 people taking part in mass anti-government demonstrations since November, activists say, according to US-based Human Rights Watch (HRW).

The protests have been sparked by fears that a plan to expand the capital's administrative control into the Oromia region will displace Oromo farmers.

HRW also called for the release of an Oromo politician arrested last month.

The government has accused Oromo protesters of links with terror groups.


Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-35261314

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Ethiopian forces 'kill 140 Oromo protesters' (Original Post) muriel_volestrangler Jan 2016 OP
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