October 2 - Police allegedly attack Oromo protesters at a religious festival in Bishoftu, causing a stampede that killed 52 people.[6] October 5 - The railway line with Djibouti opens.[7] However, an American women is killed during protests.[8] October 9 - A state of emergency is declared following months of protests against the government.[9] October 10 - Ethiopia blames Egypt and Eritrea for the recent unrest in the country.[10] October 20 - A government minister reveals that over 1600 people have been detained following the state of emergency.[11]