At least two people have been killed on the outskirts of the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa when security forces fired tear gas and live bullets at crowds attending a religious event.
Followers of the Orthodox Church – the most widely practised faith in the country – were observing part of the Epiphany celebrations on Thursday when clashes broke out with youths from the neighbouring Oromia region.
The number of casualities could increase as witnesses say some people are unaccounted for.
