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Dire Dawa has been in tension following a conflict that rose during Ethiopian Orthodox Epiphany ceremony on Monday, January 21, 2019. The followers were bombarded with stones on their way back after the religious ceremony was concluded. Orthodox followers in Dire Dawa protested against the attacks and it was expected to die down after police arrested suspects. However, Dire Dawa is in turmoil since the morning and there are reports of gun shots and fire in the city. Mereja TV contacted an anonymous eye witness for detailed report of the city’s current situation.
