Protests in Ethiopia's Oromia Region Call Security into Question

Protests erupted in several cities and towns across Oromia regional state and various spots surrounding Addis Ababa after Jawar Mohammed, executive director Oromo Media Network and prominent activist posted information in his Facebook page that his security detail were told "to pack their stuff and leave the compound quietly without alerting me", according to Addis Standard.

A street in Assela, in the Arsi Zone of the Oromia Regional State.

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