All of this was reported by the office of the prime minister, including announcements by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed himself, or state media. "General Asaminew Tsige was behind the coup attempt within the regional government of Amhara," she said. State sources have reported that General Asaminew was shot dead outside Bahir Dar on Monday. Former Prime Minister Meles Zenawi had arrested the former Brigadier General in the Ethiopian air force for allegedly planning a coup in 2009. Elections set for May 2020, would consolidate Abiy's power, as the prime minister was never formally elected but took over the government after his predecessor stepped down.

Source: Ethiopian News June 24, 2019 17:00 UTC