Hundreds of thousands of people in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa are celebrating a religious festival widely seen as promoting peace and unity.
The annual Irrecha festival is a thanksgiving event for the Oromo, Ethiopia's largest ethnic group. But the colorful event attracts revelers from other ethnic groups.
In recent years the festival has been politically charged, with people using the opportunity to voice dissent against the governing party. Some in the crowd Saturday displayed signs expressing opposition to the government of reformist leader Abiy Ahmed over concerns. Several people were killed in the 2016 event following a stampede as police dispersed anti- government protesters. The unrest that followed led to the resignation of Abiy's predecessor.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
73 Catholic schools in Washington end religious vaccine exemptionsArchdiocese of Seattle ends religious vaccine exemptions for students in its 73 private Catholic schools across Washington state.
Read more »
Guests Partied in the Park at Last Night’s Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy GalaLast night, a throng of Brooklynites and Manhattanites gathered along the East River in black-tie. The occasion? 20 years of free, public activities at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Read more »
21 Sweet and Savory Pumpkin RecipesTwenty-one sweet, savory, and boozy pumpkin recipes to help you celebrate the season.
Read more »
Carrie Underwood Didn't Fly on a Plane Until 'American Idol'Fifteen years ago, carrieunderwood's life changed when she auditioned for AmericanIdol.
Read more »
A Nimble, Disorienting Conversation: Sally Rooney and Ben Lerner Talk The Topeka SchoolThe two celebrated novelists—and former debate champs—on Lerner’s latest novel, popularity, and politics.
Read more »