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Death toll in Ethiopian protests jumps to 156

Ethiopian military ride on their pick-up truck as they patrol the streets following protests in the capital Addis Ababa on July 2, 2020. PHOTO | REUTERS

By  REUTERS

REUTERS

Addis Ababa,

The number of people killed in protests in Ethiopia following the slaying of a popular singer has jumped to 156 from the initial tally of 80, a senior regional security official told Reuters on Sunday.

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