Ethiopia’s PM, Desalegn apologises over Oromo protests

Ethiopia’s prime minster has apologised for the death and destruction caused by protests in the Oromia region. But Hailemariam Desalegn, addressing parliament in the capital, Addis Ababa, said “anti-peace forces” were responsible for the violence. He said that the government needs to listen to the grievances of the people. Oromia has been hit by months […]

Ethiopia’s prime minster has apologised for the death and destruction caused by protests in the Oromia region.
But Hailemariam Desalegn, addressing parliament in the capital, Addis Ababa, said “anti-peace forces” were responsible for the violence. He said that the government needs to listen to the grievances of the people.
Oromia has been hit by months of unrest, in which 200 people have reportedly died – a number disputed by the government. The authorities deny that security forces have been involved in a violent crackdown.