Opposition Figure Slain as Unrest Continues
From Times Wire Reports
Police shot and killed an opposition politician, prompting the arrest of six officers, a government spokesman said, as the government rejected an opposition offer to renew a peace deal.
The government said the peace deal would not work unless the opposition took further steps to end political violence that has left 37 dead.
Ethiopia’s ruling party, which has pledged itself to democratic reform but shown authoritarian tendencies, claimed victory in last month’s disputed elections.
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