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Hundreds of Ethiopians claimed justice on Friday for the head of a $ 4 billion dam project slain in an apparent badbadination that could pose a political problem for the Prime Minister's government Abiy Ahmed.
The Grand Renaissance Dam on the Nile is the centerpiece of the country's attempt to become Africa's largest electricity exporter. The government touted the project as a symbol of its ability to move the country forward.
Simegnew Bekele, the public face of the project, was found dead in his vehicle on Thursday in the central square of the capital with a gunshot wound. at the head, prompting immediate protests.
Read: The director of the Ethiopian Nile Dam found dead in his car
Police opened an investigation and made no further comment Friday
"Roads Inside and Out outside of Gondar) are blocked by stones and protesters, "Tamagn Belachew, a resident of the city, told Reuters. He said the protesters chanted "justice for Simegnew" and "bring the killers to justice".
Another resident said gunfire was fired Thursday night and officials were on strike.
Ahmed has presided over a series of reforms since coming to power in April, releasing political prisoners, loosening state control over the economy and dramatically improving relations with the country's neighbor. Ethiopia
The 6,000 megawatt dam project is half completed previously said it would be completed within two years, but recently said that it could cope with a long delay.
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