Ethiopia imposes state of emergency to end riots

‘The Ethiopian government has declared a nationwide state of emergency following days of riots and protests that have gripped the country.
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn declared Sunday that the state of emergency was effective immediately following a week of violence which, he said, “put the integrity of the nation at risk.”
The premier, who was addressing the nation via state TV, said the measure was needed because there has been “enormous” damage to property.’
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