source: Ethiopian Observer; Addis Standard
actor1: Rioters (Ethiopia)
actor2: Civilians (Ethiopia)
location: Arsi Negele
notes: 23 October 2019: Allegations pointing towards attempts to harm or arrest a popular Oromo activist sparked demonstrations in Arsi Negele. Demonstrators burned pictures of the Prime Minster, Abiy Ahmed and blocked roads with burning tires. Stores, factories, and heavy equipment was burned and destroyed. At least one person is reported to have been injured as a result of scuffles with rival demonstrators in Arsi Negele. Ethnic Amhara were reportedly attacked by mobs in Arsi, leading to some injuries. [size=no report]