By Getahun LegesseAddis Abeba – Security forces in Addis Abeba briefly detained and released a famous Oromo anthropologist and researcher, Gemechu Megersa (PhD), on 23 September before releasing him with a notice to report back to the police when needed, his son Solan Megerssa confirmed to Addis Standard. Dr. Gemechu went back to the Addis Abeba police this morning and received his mobile phone, which was confiscated by the police after his detention. Dr Gemechu is a well known Oromo scholar and author on culture, politics and history of the Oromo people. Most recently, he co-authored the book “Sacred Knowledge Traditions of the Oromo of the Horn of Africa” with his wife Dr Aneesa Kassam. He is also well known for his critical views of Ethiopian history and the relationship of the Oromo people with the Ethiopian state.

Source: Ethiopian News September 24, 2022 09:05 UTC