Ethiopia: 8 killed in protests by backers of activist
ANKARA, Turkey / ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia
At least eight people were killed since protests erupted in Ethiopia on Wednesday, the state-affiliated Radio Fana reported on Thursday.
Protests broke out in the...
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