Ethnic violence erupted in Ethiopia after the killing of singer Hachalu Hundessa. A local human rights watchdog says Ethiopian security officers used “highly questionable” force. Ethiopia’s security forces were responsible for 76 deaths during the unrest following the killing of popular singer Hachalu Hundessa, a local human rights watchdog has found. The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said in a report published on Friday that Ethiopian security officers employed “highly questionable” force while trying to restore order. The human rights watchdog said 76 deaths and at least 190 injuries could be attributed to government security forces.

Source: Ethiopian News January 02, 2021 17:26 UTC