Members of the Liyu force reportedly used tear gas to disperse the OLF members. Meanwhile, thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Bale Goba town in the Oromia state of Ethiopia in support of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the ruling Prosperity Party. The Pro- Prime Minister rally followed similar demonstrations in Jimma, Adama, Jigjiga and west Harargae. Bale Goba and west Haragae are believed to be strongholds of the controversial activist Jawar Mohammed who vowed to challenge the Prime Minister in the upcoming elections. “We give credit for the tangible political reforms brought by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his leadership.

Source: Ethiopian News February 18, 2020 19:52 UTC