source: Ethiopia Live Updates
actor1: Protesters (Ethiopia)
actor2: Police Forces of Ethiopia (2018-)
location: Addis Ababa
notes: 12 October 2019: Several people were arrested shortly after attempting to start a demonstration in Giorgis subcity, located in the capital, Addis Ababa. Those arrested were followers of the Baldares movement which opposes the current presidency and was planning a large rally in Meskal square the same day. The Addis Ababa city council had previously banned protests on the (12 October) citing security concerns. Additional small protest groups were reported in 4 Kilo, Markato, and French Embassy area. [size=no report]