Security forces implementing Ethiopia's six-month State of Emergency have last night detained prominent opposition party leader Dr. Merera Gudina, Chairman of the Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC), upon his arrival at Bole International Airport. This morning family members were prohibited access to Dr. Merera at the Ma'ekelawi prison located at the heart of the Piassa. Dr. Merera was touring Europe for more than three weeks during which he delivered a speech to members of the European Union Parliament. Pro-government activists were hostilely calling for the arrest of Dr. Merera after pictures of him sitting next to Dr. Berhanu and athlete Feyissa have circulated on Ethiopian social media sites. "The story of all prominent Oromo opposition party leaders are the same: they all end up jailed," said the lecturer who wishes to remain anonymous.

Source: Ethiopian News December 01, 2016 14:03 UTC