Ethiopia: Inquiry Commission Says Police Mentality Contributed to Chaos

Addis Ababa — The Inquiry Commission which was tasked to look in to the violence after the May national election on Wednesday recommended a special skill development programs for the country's security forces, as the luck of it contributed to the undesired disturbance and destruction which otherwise could have been averted.

"The government was not ready for the violence that occurred following the May national election in the country. More over, the security forces lacked the necessary training in controlling riots," said Dr.Gemechu Megerssa member of the commission at a press conference it called for the second time before and after presenting the report to the Parliament.

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