Ethiopia Tense for the Funeral of Hachalu Hundessa

Security was tight across Ethiopia on Thursday for the funeral of revered singer and musician Hachalu Hundessa, whose killing this week sparked riots in and around Addis Ababa, killing at least 80.

Hundessa was an outspoken ethnic Oromo activist who helped lead protests that brought about a new pro-Oromo government two years ago.

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