In Ethiopia, Bitter Social Conflict Plays Out On The Soccer FieldEnlarge this image toggle caption Eyder Peralta/NPR Eyder Peralta/NPRThe stands shake as fans break into song. Across the country, soccer games have been disrupted by fans fighting each other and clashing with police. The country's soccer federation has had to relocate matches from restive areas because of the potential for violence. So in 1935, the St. George Sports Club emerged as the first all-Ethiopian pro soccer team. After almost three years of nonstop protests, Ethiopia has become deeply divided.

Source: Ethiopian News February 28, 2018 19:07 UTC