Politics Coup attempt in Ethiopia. Army Chief of Staff killed.

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Seems that a coup is going on in Ethiopia

Ethiopia army chief shot dead in 'coup bid' attacks

The chief of staff is shot dead by his own bodyguard in what is described as a regional coup bid.

www.bbc.com

 

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'Nobody will kneel': Tigrayans defiant as Ethiopian leader cracks down

In the birthplace of the armed struggle that propelled Ethiopia's ruling coalition to power 27 years ago, there is growing anger as the country's new prime minister stages a crackdown on the region's once-powerful leaders.

www.reuters.com

Some political background , looks messy . The tigrayans are the historical ruling class of Ethiopia( they constitute only 6% of the population) until recently . Maybe they are wanting power back and have realised doing it via the polling booth is an impossibility.