166 killed in Ethiopia riots over singer's death: police

(FM) - At least 166 people were killed in Ethiopia after violent protest erupted due to death of a singer in the country's Oromia region, sources said Sunday.

156 people have died in the riots, including 11 members of security forces.

Police in Addis Ababa said Tuesday that 10 people were killed in the riots, including two police officers.

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