What Does State of Emergency Hold for Ethiopians?

After the deaths of hundreds of protesters and arrest tens of thousands in two regions where there have been numerous protests over government policies, the goverment declared a six-month state of emergency. Human Rights Watch believes this measure "prescribes draconian restrictions on freedom of expression, association, and assembly that go far beyond what is permissible under international law".

An injured protester waits for help after several people died during the Irrechaa, the thanks giving festival of the Oromo people in Bishoftu town of Oromia region.

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