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Politicians among the 2000 charged for Hachalu Hundessa’s death.
Source: BBC News
Hachalu Hundessa. Source: bbc.com
2000 individuals charged for the murder of the famous Oromo people’s activist in Ethiopia Hachalu Hundessa.
The late Hachalu Hundessa, known for his songs which focused on the rights of Ethiopia’s Oromo people was assassinated on June 29. Hachalu's songs played an important role in instigating protests that led to the downfall of Ethiopia’s former prime minister in 2018.
Attorney General, Gedion Timothewos confirms that among the 2000 individuals charged for a connection to the assassination are politicians who were not held accountable for their actions.
Hachalu’s assassination led to violence in which 160 more people lost their lives and the destruction of property worth billions.
The cases are being heard in various jurisdictions in the country.
Members of the Oromo community residing in Minnesota march in protest. Source: Aljazeera News
Inspector-General of Police, Minister in charge of Security and the Attorney general held accountable for COVID curfew murders in Kenya
Source: BBC News
Four human rights groups; Amnesty International Kenya, International Justice Mission Kenya, Haki Africa, and Kituo cha Sheria demand monetary compensation worth $4,600 dollars for five victims of police brutality.
The Kenyan police department has been accused of failing to justly deal with curfew law transgressors. This has led to the destruction of properties, multiple injuries, and loss of lives.
Among the deceased is 13-year-old Yassin Moyo who was unjustly shot dead in his parents’ home. Unfortunately, the police officer charged with Moyo’s murder was recently released on bail.
Relatives and friends of Yassin Moyo waiting for his body as it is prepared for burial. Source: abcnews.
No Police officers will be charged with Breonna Taylor’s murder
Source: The Guardian
Protestors in Louisville react to the jury's decision on Breonna Taylor's shooting. Source: Market Watch
Multiple protests raged across the United States following Thursday’s announcement by the grand jury’s decision not to directly charge any officers for Breonna Taylor’s murder. Among the 24 arrested protesters was Attica Scott; a state representative in Kentucky and democrat who called for justice for Ms. Taylor.
However, protestors were still determined to rage on in various cities across the country despite the COVID restrictions and curfews.
Ms. Taylor’s family is yet to hold a news conference addressing the jury’s unjust decision.
COVID - 19 Pushes UK national debt to £2.024tn
Source: The Guardian
The UK’s national debt has further been escalated by the £36bn borrowed in the month of August. The COVID-19 pandemic also plays a huge role in dragging the debt.
UK’s heavy borrowing took off in August in an attempt to resolve multiple distortions created by the pandemic. The government made attempts to cover the lost income of self-employed individuals and its Treasury’s eat out to help out scheme.
Prediction figures by UK’s Treasury Independent forecaster imply that borrowing may increase to £373.2bn by March 2021.
Despite attempts to restore the economy and cater to employment, Chief Secretary to the Treasury says they will not be able to save every job.
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