Christian Tadelle, an MP representing the opposition National Movement of Amhara (NAMA), was taken from his home on Friday night in Addis Ababa. Although there has been no official confirmation of his arrests, multiple sources and family members said the security forces detained him. Under the emergency measures, people can be detained without an arrest warrant for the duration of the state of emergency. There has been fighting reported in Bahir Dar and Gondar towns on Saturday. The army has also deployed tanks and used heavy weapons in the area close to Gelege Hiwot Hospital, Wazema reported.

Source: Ethiopian News August 05, 2023 21:54 UTC