Hundreds of Muslims protesters demonstrated in
Ethiopia on Friday, demanding the release of 17 of their leaders jailed
under terrorism charges last year.
"What the
government is doing doesn't solve the problem, rather it will worsen the
situation," said protestor Mohammed Seman, speaking at the
demonstration following busy Friday prayers at a popular Addis Ababa
mosque.
The leaders were arrested last August,
following months of protests by Muslims accusing the government of
interfering in religious affairs. They are currently on trial for
intending to "carry out acts of terrorism".........read more.............
