Musician’s death triggers protests in Ethiopia

The World

In Ethiopia, the killing of popular musician Haacaaluu Hundeessaa has triggered widespread protests across the country this week. More than 80 people have died. Hundeessaa was a powerful political voice for the Oromo ethnic group. His death has brought a rallying cry for the opposition to speak out against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Host Marco Werman speaks with Addisu Lashitew, a fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington.

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