The violent protests broke out on Monday in many Ethiopian cities and towns. In one city, 24 people were treated for gunshot wounds. At least five people died when Ethiopian forces fired on demonstrators protesting the detention of opposition leaders, officials said Thursday, further undermining hopes for a democratic transition under Prime Minister and Nobel peace laureate Abiy Ahmed. "On Monday there were 14 people with bullet wounds, two of them fatalities, who came to our hospital. "The government should investigate those members of the security forces who are suspected of committing this violence," he said.

Source: Ethiopian News August 20, 2020 16:41 UTC