Several towns across Ethiopia’s Oromia region religiously observed the start of a social shutdown. According to reports the boycott call was called by the youth (Qeerroo) in the region. Stay-at-home strike is underway in Oromia region of #Ethiopia. Its purpose was to remember people who died in spreading anti-government protests. He has since been released (January 2018) in a move the government said was part of efforts to engender national cohesion.

Source: Ethiopian News February 12, 2018 16:41 UTC