Addis Abeba — Amidst reporters of several scuffles, confrontations and intense standoffs in various places here in the capital Addis Abeba, PM Abiy Ahmed appealed for calm, tolerance and dialogue rather than confrontations. The commissioner general also said the police will begin to step up its works to take measures to prevent the events from escalating. speaking to the national TV Commissioner Zeynu added that scuffles began to happen after city dwellers began taking down flags put up by the youth from oromia. The youngsters from Oromia are arriving in Addis Abeba to take part in a welcoming ceremony and an open air concert on Sep. 15th. The scuffles and standoffs have since then spread to other parts of the city including Merkato, the largest open market, and Paissa, the old town.

Source: Ethiopian News September 13, 2018 14:26 UTC