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Severals killed in Addis Ababa at Anwar mosque- Eye witness

Severals killed in Addis Ababa at Anwar mosque- Eye witness

Many people were killed by the police against the followers of Islam in Addis Ababa's Anwar Mosque. There was a security problem at the Anwar Mosque in Addis Ababa Mercato around lunch time today. Eye witnesses told Ethio Negari that, "When we finished the Friday prayer at Anwar Mosque and going out, the police fired shots, then people started falling and screaming." "I saw two people who were near me were shot in the arms and legs and fell down," the eyewitness said. Another witness, who did not want to be named, said, "When there was no protest, the police…
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Dozen mosques demolished in the Vicinity of Addis Ababa

Dozen mosques demolished in the Vicinity of Addis Ababa

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.) has been asked to intervene in the matter. The Supreme Council of Ethiopian Islamic Affairs has recently stated that, mosques are being demolished in the Vicinity of Addis Ababa, which was established as "Sheger City". Following the continuation of the mosque demolition, the council wrote a letter to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed asking for an "urgent solution". The council in the letter stated that, more than 10 mosques are being demolished as "illegal" by the city administration, and a solution was reached by talking to the mayor of the city administration over the phone. However,…
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