source: BBC News
actor1: Rioters (Ethiopia)
actor2: Police Forces of Ethiopia (2018-)
location: Dengego
notes: On 18 August 2020, riots occurred in Asosa, Asebot, Dengego (Oromia), Dire Teira, Dodola, Gelemso, Ginir, Haromaya and Hirna, following news that several high profile Oromo political prisoners had contracted coronavirus while in custody. Rioters blocked roads, burned tires, and destroyed vehicles. Police intervened. [size=no report]