Ethiopia: Prominent Ethiopian Opposition Figures Charged With Terrorism Offenses

The Ethiopian government said it is charging prominent media mogul-turned-politician Jawar Mohammed and 24 others with crimes that include terrorism and incitement to violence, and will face a judge on Monday morning.

The charges, announced Saturday, relate to the violence after the shooting death of popular Oromo singer Hachalu Hundessa in June, where some 239 people died in clashes with security and in inter-ethnic attacks.

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