ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- Dozens of suspected Ethiopian extremists have been arrested in a sting operation, state media outlet Ethiopia Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) reported on Sunday. The Islamic State Center ideology closely mirrors that of another extremist group, the Islamic State. "The Islamic State Center" espouses various extremist beliefs including advocating for citizens to disobey government regulations including paying taxes. Aman said the extremist group has connections with another extremist group, al-Shabab which is based in neighboring Somalia. Last November, The Ethiopia National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) disclosed it had arrested 14 suspected members of the extremist groups Islamic State (IS) and al-Shabab.

Source: Ethiopian News January 24, 2021 19:11 UTC