Six months later, victims and their families from two towns in the Oromia region still seek justice for abuses committed by security forces and violent mobs. Religion and ethnicity are frequently intertwined in Ethiopia and at times the violence appeared to take on a religious dimension. In the ensuing 48-hour clash, various Oromia security forces launched tear gas and fired indiscriminately on crowds. Under these principles, security forces must apply nonviolent means before resorting to the use of force. Security forces should ensure that medical assistance is provided to those injured at the earliest possible moment.

Source: Ethiopian News April 01, 2020 04:52 UTC