GETTY•IG Ethiopian opposition leader Merera GudinaMerera Gudina, who leads the Oromo People's Congress, was detained after returning to Addis Ababa from Brussels where he criticised the government in Addis Ababa for imposing a state of emergency. Ethiopian security officials said Mr Gudina had violated guidelines "by making contact with terrorist groups" during his visit to Brussels. They said: "Given this violation, Merera Gudina is in custody and an investigation is currently taking place." GETTY Villagers in Ethiopia's troubled Oromiya regionMore than 500 people died in violent protests against the government until the six-month state of emergency was declared in October. Demonstrations were initially triggered by anger over a development scheme that opponents said would force farmers off their land.

Source: Ethiopian News December 01, 2016 14:34 UTC