Ethiopian Security Detains Merera Gudina Following Testimony in BrusselsDecember 1, 2016 - Dr. Merera Gudina, a prominent opposition leader in Ethiopia has been detained after he returned from Europe, according to BBC. Merera Gudina had violated Ethiopia's state of emergency by having contact with "terrorist" and "anti-peace" groups, state-linked media reported. Dr Merera criticised the state of emergency in an address to the European parliament on 9 November. European parliament member Ana Maria Gomes, who invited Dr Merera, told the BBC she was "extremely shocked" about the arrests. The meeting at the European parliament was also attended by Berhanu Nega, Ginbot 7 opposition leader stationed in Eritrea, and Ethiopia's Olympic medallist Feyisa Lilesa.

Source: Ethiopian News December 01, 2016 19:47 UTC