Addis Ababa, 22 April 2015 (WIC) – Residents of Addis Ababa held a huge rally against the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS) here in Addis Ababa at Meskel Square.
Hundreds of thousands of people joined the march, denouncing the terrorist group for killing 28 Ethiopian migrants in Libya.
Addressing the crowd, Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, said that the “killing is intend to create division among Ethiopians. However, Ethiopia’s long history of religious tolerance will not be hampered by this evil act.”
The slaughter of Ethiopians by the terrorist group has no religious base and it is intended against all human being, he said.
“We, Ethiopians, including political parties need to condemn the act in the strong terms possible as terrorism a dangerous threat for the country,” he said.
PM Hailemariam said that the government would further step up its anti-terrorism struggle and work to stop human trafficking.
He also urged religious institution to contribute share in the efforts to stop human trafficking and migration.
He further called upon the youth to be job creators at home rather than migrating to other countries risking their lives.
Mayor of Addis Ababa City Administration, Driba Kuma, on his part said that residents of the metropolis should join hands to fight against extremists operating under the guise of religion.
The Administration would exert utmost efforts to create more jobs, he noted.
Both PM Hailemariam and Mayor Driba extended their condolence and sympathy to the families of the 28 Ethiopians killed by the self-proclaimed IS.