Ethiopia Army Chief Shot Dead By bodyguard – Failed coup
Coup Attempt In Ethiopia
The Ethiopian army chief has been shot dead by his own bodyguard in failed coup d’état. Gen Seare Mekonnen, was shot in the capital, Addis Ababa.
According to multiple reports, He was trying to stop a coup d’état. Ethiopian PM, Abiy Ahmed has indicates that the situation is now under control.
It is believed that some devoted generals of the PM have also been killed or injured. People also have limited access to the internet.
There’s so much going in Africa, Somalia, the Sudan massacre, Ethiopia….
Praying for Ethiopia, Praying For Africa, Praying for the world
#BREAKING US embassy issues security alert in Ethiopia. Coup underway in #Ethiopia. Gunfire in the capital #AddisAbaba and other cities. Senior generals loyal to PM killed. PM appeared in military uniform on TV and called for unity. pic.twitter.com/x62ZUACeRa
— Daily Africa News (@dafricanews) June 22, 2019
BREAKING: Heavy clashes have been reported in #BahirDar the capital of Amhara regional state in #Ethiopia after coup attempt against the leadership of the region. Residents say gunfire can be heard around the area of police commission. pic.twitter.com/J0tRr50uUR
— Mogadishu Update (@Magdashi3) June 22, 2019
#Ethiopia On June 22, the head of Amhara state and his advisor were killed during a coup attempt in Bahir Dar, Amhara. The army chief of staff was shot and wounded. According to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed the coup attempt had failed. Gunfire was also reported in Addis Ababa. pic.twitter.com/OWWQIuDjhO
— Horizon Intelligence (@_hozint) June 23, 2019
GONE TOO SOON