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Arrests of Young People Spread Across Addis Ababa Amid Growing Fear
Ethiopia Observer · 4 hours ago · Read the Full Story on Ethiopia Observer
AI SUMMARY
A wave of arrests targeting young people has sparked concern across Addis Ababa, with hundreds detained by unidentified officers without formal charges or clear explanations from authorities.
- A wave of arrests targeting young people has spread across multiple parts of Addis Ababa in recent weeks.
- Local sources estimate that hundreds of people have been detained.
- It remains unclear whether the detentions are linked to military recruitment.
- Young people have been arrested in residential neighborhoods, while walking to shops, and at recreational venues such as pool halls and billiard bars.
- Witnesses report that some individuals carrying out the arrests are plainclothes or surveillance police officers.
- Some detainees have been released after being held, while others remain in custody for weeks without formal charges or due process.
- Families of detainees have alleged that they were asked for bribes in exchange for the release of their relatives or to prevent further harassment.
- Authorities have not disclosed the total number of people arrested or the reasons behind the detentions.
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