Executions in Ethiopia
(N.Z. Press Assn—Copyright) ADDIS ABABA. Reliable sources have said that military authorities had executed 13 soldiers after finding them guilty of committing atrocities against civilians during fighting in Eritrea province.
The sources said that nearly 100 officers and men had been moved from Eritrea to Addis Ababa for questioning about reported shooting and bayoneting of women and children. There was no comment from the ruling Military Council.
Witnesses reported indiscriminate shooting and assaults by troops in the first days after secessionist guerrillas launched major attacks three weeks ago in Asmara, Eritrea’s capital. Sources said that commanding officers had since attempted to improve discipline. Asmara was quiet today for the first day since Tuesday, when rebels attacked five military centres. Streets were deserted and shops closed.
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Press, Volume CXV, Issue 33776, 24 February 1975, Page 13
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