Protesters Shot Dead In Ethiopia 

Ethiopian security forces killed at least three people when they fired at people protesting against water shortage of water in the southern town of Wolkite.

Report says some five other people sustained injuries during the protests.

The residents were angered by the worsening water shortage in the town and held a protest in front of the city’s water management office.

“We have waited long to hold demonstrations. We came out today hoping we would get solutions. But things have turned into guns and blood,” one resident said.

Meanwhile, attempts to speak to district officials have not been successful.

BBC/Jide Johnson