Ethiopia: dozens arrested after clashes during Eid

Ethiopia: dozens arrested after clashes during Eid

Ethiopian security forces have arrested 76 people suspected of instigating violence on Monday against Muslims who had gathered in the capital, Addis Ababa.

Police used tear gas to disperse crowds during the incident but there were no reports of casualties.

Tens of thousands of Muslims were attending Eid prayers in the city’s main stadium when violence broke out.

The incident came after days of growing tension between Muslims and Christians in parts of the country.

At least 20 Muslims lost their lives while attending a funeral last week in the north of the country.

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