The United States embassy in Ethiopia has reiterated its belief in the right of Ethiopians to express their views by way of peaceful demonstrations. In its latest statement regarding Ethiopia’s internal security issues, the U.S. expressed admiration and concern in the same statement issued on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. We are saddened by reports that several recent protests ended in violence and deaths. “We are saddened by reports that several recent protests ended in violence and deaths. “We encourage all Ethiopians to continue to express their views peacefully, and encourage Ethiopian authorities to permit peaceful expression of views.

Source: Ethiopian News October 18, 2017 14:54 UTC