Hachalu Hundessa riots
2020 civil unrest in Oromia Region, Ethiopia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Hachalu Hundessa riots were a series of civil unrest that occurred in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia, more specifically in the hot spot of Addis Ababa, Shashamene and Ambo[2][3][4] following the killing of the Oromo musician Hachalu Hundessa on 29 June 2020. The riots lead to the deaths of at least 239 people according to initial police reports.[1] Peaceful protests against Hachalu's killing have been held by Oromos abroad as well. The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) found in its 1 January 2021 full report that part of the killings were a crime against humanity, with deliberate, widespread systematic killing of civilians by organised groups. The EHRC counted 123 deaths, 76 of which it attributed to security forces.[5][6]
Hachalu Hundessa riots | |
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Part of the Oromo conflict and Ethiopian civil conflict (2018–present) | |
Date | 30 June – 2 July 2020 (2 days) |
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Caused by | Assassination of prominent Oromo singer, Hachalu Hundessa |
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Casualties | |
Death(s) | 239+[1] |