Police have fired tear gas in Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, to disperse people in the wake of clashes between supporters of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) and some residents of the city. The clashes were sparked by objections to OLF supporters displaying the flag and colours of their movement. The group was described as a terrorist organisation but that designation has been dropped as part of reforms brought in by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Mr Abiy, who became prime minister in April, is the country's first Oromo leader in recent years. The prime minister has appeared on state TV to urge the youth to stop fighting over petty differences, adding that the battle over flags could be settled through dialogue.

Source: Ethiopian News September 14, 2018 13:52 UTC