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2 unusual facts about Law enforcement in Ethiopia


Kacha Bira

In March 2000, police from Durame reportedly killed Ermias Abuye, a resident of Kacha Bira, while he was plowing his fields for supporting the Southern Ethiopia Peoples' Democratic Coalition.

Seraro

There was a report that rapid deployment forces of the federal and regional police killed two members of the Southern Ethiopia Peoples' Democratic Coalition (SEPDC) during a January 2000 meeting organized by the Council of Alternative Forces for Peace and Democracy in Ethiopia in Seraro.


Derg

The Derg, which originally consisted of soldiers at the capital, broadened its membership by including representatives from the 40 units of the Ethiopian Army, Air Force, Navy, Kebur Zabagna (Imperial Guard), Territorial Army and Police: each unit was expected to send three representatives, who were supposed to be privates, NCOs and junior officers up to the rank of major.


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