Ethiopia’s Oromia region has been hit by a five-day shutdown called by the main opposition group – the Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC). The OFC says it has planned the protest to run from today (August 23) till Sunday August 27. The party said the call had been heeded with businesses and transportation service muted in most parts of the region. The Oromia region is experiencing its second such protest this year. Thousands were detained during the protests that also hit the Amhara region.

Source: Ethiopian News August 23, 2017 18:22 UTC