Ethiopia’s massive protests are getting desperate – and dangerousThe Ethiopian government has declared a state of emergency in the country as it ramps up efforts to quell the unrest and frustration which have been fomenting for decades. Students are the main target.”The protests began in November last year, triggered by plans made by the government to extend the capital, Addis Ababa, into Oromia. The government declared a state of emergency on October 9, giving them sweeping powers to crush any dissenting voices. “The military command will take action on those watching and posting on these social media outlets,” Siraj Fegessa, Ethiopia’s minister for defence said. Tekle says that Amnesty is refraining from contacting the human rights workers left in the country to avoid revealing their location.

Source: Ethiopian News October 21, 2016 13:06 UTC