Posts Tagged ‘killed’

4 Ethiopian Peacekeepers Killed in South Sudan 7 Injured

August 3 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums | Africa, News, Sudan, Uncategorized Tags: , , , , ,

(CNN) — Four United Nations peacekeepers were killed Tuesday in Sudan’s contested region of Abyei when a landmine exploded during a patrol, the United Nations said. Seven more persons were injured, the U.N. said. The peacekeepers, all Ethiopians, were part of the U.N. Interim Security Force for Abyei and were patrolling Mabok, southeast of the town... Read more

Family of Killed Ethiopian Lost for answers

July 24 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums | Crime, News, Uncategorized, World Tags: , , , , , , ,

The unexplained death of a young Ethiopian man has reignited claims African youths face police harassment and a battle to belong. A BEAUTIFUL young woman walks up and solemnly greets a middle-aged man standing outside the African Town restaurant in Footscray. It’s a bitterly cold day but the pair stand still, not wanting to speak. They are only beginning... Read more

Police face anger after death of young Ethiopian man

July 17 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums | Africa, Crime, Ethiopian, News, Uncategorized Tags: , , , ,

MORE than 250 people from the local African-Australian community gathered in Flemington yesterday to demand a full investigation into the death of Michael Atakelt, 22, found dead in the Maribyrnong River on July 7. Many present, representing local families and community groups, said the young man’s death was yet another tragedy for a community already grieving... Read more

Woman killed while crossing the road in Silver Spring, Maryland

June 6 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums | News, Uncategorized, United States Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

A woman was struck and killed by a car Thursday night as she was crossing Georgia Avenue in Wheaton, marking the second pedestrian traffic fatality to occur in the area within the last two weeks, police said. Etsegenet Abebe Hurissa, 24, of the 13200 block of Holdridge Road in Silver Spring, was pronounced dead shortly after 10:38 p.m. Thursday by police... Read more

Young Ethiopian Housemaid Killed Herself by Jumping from Fifth Floor

May 23 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums | Middle East, News, Uncategorized, World Tags: , , , , , ,

SHARJAH: Sharjah Police is currently investigating the death of an Ethiopian housemaid in her twenties, who reportedly committed suicide by jumping from the fifth floor of a residential building in Al Qasimiya area on Saturday. According to a police official, “The Al Gharb Police Station was notified about the death of the housemaid and immediately rushed to the accident site to... Read more

Kenya sends army to Ethiopia border

May 18 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums | Africa, Ethiopia, News, Uncategorized Tags: , , , ,

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 18 – Army personnel have been dispatched to the Kenya-Ethiopia border following recent raids by Merille tribesmen who killed more than 40 people. Prime Minister Raila Odinga told Parliament on Wednesday afternoon that the army is under firm instructions to relocate more than 900 Merille tribesmen who have settled on the Kenyan territory. “For a start, the Government has... Read more

New Comer Ethiopian Store Clerk Killed in Mayland (Video) UPDATE 1

May 12 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums | Crime, Ethiopian, News, People, Uncategorized, United States Tags: , , , , , , ,

Prince George’s Police are investigating the murder of a 7-11 employee in Ft. Washington during a robbery attempt, officials say. Authorities say the employee of the convenience store at 9201 Oxon Hill Rd. was robbed, then shot dead. The suspects fled the store towards Fort Foote Road and left a trail of money behind. A law enforcement source says... Read more

Ethiopian armed men ‘kill 38′ at Kenya border

May 4 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums | Africa, Ethiopia, News, Uncategorized Tags: , , , , , ,

AFP: NAIROBI — At least 38 people were killed when Ethiopian armed men attacked a rival community in a remote border region of north Kenya, a local official said on Wednesday, warning the toll could rise. “Where the incident occurred is very remote and mostly not accessible,” Rift Valley Provincial Commissioner Osman Warfa told AFP in an update... Read more

Virginia: Simon Bahta claims insanity in killings of his daughter and ex-girlfriend

March 30 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums | Crime, News, People, Uncategorized, United States Tags: , , , , , , ,

A frail-voiced Simon Bahta pled not guilty by reason of insanity to murdering his 3-year-old daughter and ex-girlfriend Monday at Alexandria’s courthouse. Alexandria police found 27-year-old Seble Tessema and the former couple’s 3-year-old daughter, Eden, dead in Tessema’s West End apartment on April 11, 2010. Both of their throats were slit and Tessema was stabbed 40 times,... Read more

Victims Identified in I-30 Bridge Crash in Texas

March 11 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums | News, Uncategorized, United States, Video Tags: , , , , ,

ARLINGTON, Texas – The Tarrant County Medical Examiner identified the two men who died Wednesday morning in a horrific crash on one of North Texas’ busiest freeways during rush hour. Arlington police say Tegene Tadesse and Mateo Reyes, both 22, died at the scene after the silver Lexus SUV they were in jumped the westbound I-30... Read more

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