The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said Friday that Ethiopian security forces killed at least 76 people and wounded 190 people during violent unrest in June and July following the assassination of musician Hachalu Hundessa. The violence began amid protests triggered by the killing of the musician in the Galan Condominium area of Addis Ababa. The protests resulted in the resignation of Hailemariam Desalegn as the prime minister as well as the chairman of the ruling coalition in 2018. Ethiopia has been grappling with regular outbreaks of violence among more than 80 ethnic groups since the appointment of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in 2018. Ethnic violence is a major challenge for the Nobel Peace Prize-winning prime minister, who has urged national unity.

Source: Ethiopian News January 02, 2021 16:18 UTC