Funeral begins for Ethiopian singer whose killing sparked deadly protests


  • World
  • Thursday, 02 Jul 2020

People attend the funeral of Ethiopian musician Haacaaluu Hundeessaa at the Ambo Stadium in Ambo, Ethiopia, July 2, 2020, in this still image from a video. Oromia Broadcasting Network (OBN)/via REUTERS

ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Security was high in Ethiopia's Ambo town on Thursday for the funeral of singer Haacaaluu Hundeessaa, whose killing earlier this week sparked two days of protests that killed more than 80 people.

A farewell ceremony began with well-wishers laying wreaths in Ambo stadium.

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