Ambo University in Oromia, Ethiopia. (Photo: BBC News)
28 July 2014
A plan by the Ethiopian government to expand the capital’s administrative control into neighbouring states has sparked months of student protests.
Security forces have been accused of cracking down on demonstrators in the region of Oromia.
The government says 17 people died in the violence, but human rights groups say that number is much higher.
The BBC’s Emmanuel Igunza has gained rare access to the town of Ambo where the protests took place.
Watch the video at BBC News »
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Deadly Ethiopia Protest: At Least 17 Ambo Students Killed in Oromia State (VOA)
Ethiopia protest: Ambo students killed in Oromia state (BBC)
Students killed in violent confrontations with police in Ethiopia’s largest state (AP)
Ethiopia: Oromia State Clashes Leave At Least 11 Students Dead (International Business Times)
Ethiopia: Discussing Ethnic Politics in Social Media (TADIAS)
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