Slow but Sustained: Ethiopian Muslims' Struggle for Rights Continues | Think Africa Press

Slow but Sustained: Ethiopian Muslims' Struggle for Rights Continues | Think Africa Press

 

A Muslim woman walks in front of a mosque in Harar, Ethiopia's largest Muslim city. Photo by Joris Leverink

Muslims in Ethiopia have been protesting against government interference in religious affairs for more than twenty months. But ever since the violent crackdown by Ethiopian security forces on peaceful protestors during the Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Arsi last month, the Muslim community has been wary of organising new rallies. Whereas some observers believe that the movement has lost its momentum, activists engaged in the protests vow to continue their peaceful resistance until their demands are met.