Government behind the killing of Battee Urgessaa, says OLF
Borkena Ethiopian NewsApr 11
Ethiopia: 13 Arrested Over Killing of Oromo Opposition Figure
The Facts
Police in Ethiopia announced on Thursday the arrest of 13 people in connection with the killing of Bate Urgessa, a political officer with the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), with some reports suggesting that two of his siblings are among the detainees.
Bate, whose body was found on the roadside in his hometown Meki on Wednesday morning (local time), was reportedly abducted from a hotel room and gunned down the previous night.
The Spin
Narrative B
It's irresponsible and outrageous that some political entities have decided to exploit the shocking killing of Bate Urgessa to promote anti-government propaganda and try to compensate for political losses. Investigations are underway to bring perpetrators to justice.
Nerd narrative
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