The Ethiopian government has said that 2,000 people have been charged in connection with the killing of Oromia singer Hachalu Hundessa and the violence that followed. Attorney general, Gedion Timothewos, said those charged include politicians and clarified that none of them were held for their political activities. More than 160 people died during the violence that started after the assassination of Hachalu. Mr Gedion said many others were injured and property worth billions destroyed. He said the various cases were being heard in different jurisdictions as the violence was widespread.

Source: Ethiopian News September 25, 2020 08:55 UTC