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Scores Killed In Violence After Murder Of Popular Musician

July 02 2020

Ethiopia

Ethiopian troops have been deployed to quell unrest sparked by the killing of a popular anti-government singer, reports Reuters.

On Monday, Haacaaluu Hundeessaa was shot dead while sitting in his car outside of his apartment in Addis Ababa, the capital.

On Wednesday, troops were deployed in Addis Ababa in response to a second day of protests and violence, including armed gangs roaming the streets.

On Tuesday, 78 civilians and three security personnel were killed in clashes in the...

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