Ethiopian police used tear gas and briefly clashed with young Muslims in the capital on Monday during prayers to mark the end of Ramadan. Police fired tear gas at Muslim protesters on the fringes of prayers marking the end of Ramadan. The incident occurred outside the Addis Ababa international stadium and the Addis police called it "a riot" caused by a "few individuals". An official said, a policeman unintentionally fired tear gas at the crowd when some faithful started to chant slogans and throw stones. The stadium was so full for the Eid celebration that some worshippers gathered in the Meskel Square to pray.

Source: Ethiopian News May 02, 2022 21:07 UTC