Sunday, May 11, 2014

Witnesses: Ethiopian Forces Opened Fire on Protesters | Democracy Now!

Witnesses: Ethiopian Forces Opened Fire on Protesters

Security forces in Ethiopia have reportedly opened fire on students who are protesting a government plan to expand the boundaries of the capital, Addis Ababa. Witnesses say forces fired live ammunition against peaceful protesters last week during a security crackdown that coincided with a visit by Secretary of State John Kerry. The government has said eight people died during the protests in the state of Oromia, but a resident of the town of Ambo told the BBC security forces killed 47 people.

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