Ethiopia Police Detain Prominent Opposition Leader

Merera Gudina, Chairman of the Oromo Federalist Congress, was arrested upon his return from a three-week European visit.

A policeman attempts to control protesters chanting slogans during a demonstration over what they say is unfair distribution of wealth in the country at Meskel Square in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa 9file photo).

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