Security forces killed a student in Mendi, west Wellega, Oromo region of Ethiopia on Monday as residents were preparing to celebrate Maskal, the finding of the true cross.

Eight security forces have reportedly been killed in Benishangul Gumuz region, western Ethiopia, following clashes with the local people in an area known as Sherkolle, whose land has been give to gold prospectors from Tigray region.

The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, a country known for jailing journalists, muzzling the press and restricting free access to the Internet, complained of the use of social media and the Internet.

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There has been considerable media coverage lately for a number of Ethiopian Olympic athletes who’ve publicly proclaimed their support for ongoing demonstrations against the Ethiopian government, and expressed fear that they may be harmed, or worse, if they now return home. The government responded by guaranteeing their safety and stating that all Ethiopians should be proud of the athletes’ achievements.