The main rebel group fighting Ethiopian government dismisses as 'absolutely ridiculous' claims that Addis Ababa will turn into a bloodbath if they enter the capital city
Tens of thousands joined a pro-government rally on Sunday, blasting Western media for broadcasting"fake news" overstating rebel gains.
"Addis is a melting pot. People with all kinds of interests live in Addis. The claim that Addis will turn into a bloodbath if we enter Addis is absolutely ridiculous." Tens of thousands joined a pro-government rally on Sunday where attendees dismissed Western diplomatic efforts to end the conflict, spearheaded by US official Jeffrey Feltman who arrived in the country on Thursday.
"They say Addis Ababa is surrounded, but Addis Ababa is only surrounded by its incredible people, by its vigilant, heroic children," she said. "They won't come to Addis because I believe the military can destroy them," said clothing vendor Kebede Hailu.Rebels from the TPLF and their allies have been locked in a year-long war with the government that has killed thousands and pushed many more into desperate conditions in the vast east African nation.
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