Restrictions on carrying fire arms in Gonder region is expected to stay in effect at least for weeksborkenaFebruary 17,2019As Ethiopian government deployed 33rd division of the defense force to central Gondar region following security crisis that displaced over 46,000 people, Amhara regional police commission and 33rd defense force division introduced new regulation that restricts people from carrying fire arms. In Gonder town, a popular tourist destination in the region, no individual is allowed to carry arm in the name of maintaining security except authorized security personnel. The statement called up on political parties in the region, activists and Gondar youth to work with security forces to restore peace in the region. On February 14, authorities disclosed 138 people were arrested over alleged crimes of homicide, theft and looting property following security problem in central Gondar region. As well, you may get Ethiopia News by following us on twitter @zborkena

Source: Ethiopian News February 17, 2019 22:41 UTC