Addis Abeba — Today's Eid al-Fitr prayers at Addis Abeba Stadium, in the capital Addis Abeba, were disrupted after gunshots and teargas were discharged in the midst of crowded places. Addis Standard journalists who were on the scene confirmed that blasts were heard when prayers commenced, prompting the attendees to run in different directions. Nedir, another witness who spoke to Addis Standard said, "We heard six gunshots near Hyatt Regency. Addis Standard saw several people including children returning from the prayers walking barefoot around Megenagna. Addis Standard's attempts to speak to the public relations head of Addis Abeba Police Commission, Commander Fasika Fente, were to no avail.

Source: Ethiopian News May 03, 2022 12:30 UTC