Ethiopian Court Finds 18 Guilty of Conspiracy, Incitement

Four prominent leaders, a journalist and thirteen others have been found guilty of several charges, including attempted terrorism. The arrests came after Ethiopian Muslims protested, since 2011, against what many of them say are uncalled-for interference by the government in their religious affairs.

Muslims in Addis Ababa protest against what they perceive as government interference in religious affairs (file photo).

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