"So far, 212 people in Amhara region and 43 people in Addis Ababa have been arrested in connection with the attempted coup," a spokesperson for Abiy told reporters in the capital. "We have uncovered the weekend attacks were part of a larger plan and discovered documents," to this effect. "These attempts won't derail the reforms, rather would accelerate the reforms and the government is committed to solidifying the reform process," said the prime ministerial spokesperson. A few hours later in Addis Ababa, some 500 kilometres (310 miles) away, army chief Seare Mekonnen was shot dead by his bodyguard. EBC television reported Friday the government has appointed General Adem Mohammed to replace the slain army chief.

Source: Ethiopian News June 28, 2019 13:09 UTC