After his death, violent protests broke out in Addis Ababa and the neighboring Oromia region. At least 166 people have been killed in unrest in Ethiopia after the popular singer Hachalu Hundessa was shot dead this week. Angry protests were reported Tuesday in the capital, Addis Ababa, after Hachalu Hundessa was shot dead on Monday. Read more »—Hachalu Hundessa: Popular Ethiopian protest singer shot dead (BBC)Musician Hachalu Hundessa was killed in Addis Ababa on Monday, June 29th, 2020. On Tuesday, youths enraged by the killing of the musician, who was known for his protest songs, burned tyres during demonstrations in Addis Ababa.

Source: Ethiopian News July 12, 2020 17:03 UTC