Ethiopia protests: Police surround activist's home

At least five people have died in violent protests across Ethiopia after a high-profile activist accused authorities of planning to assassinate him.

Controversial media businessman Jawar Mohammed who is from the Oromo ethnic group says his security detail was removed in the middle of the night.

His supporters are calling for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to step down before May's elections.


Al Jazeera's Robyn Kriel reports from Addis Ababa.


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