Ethiopia’s government said on Sunday several people died and others were injured in chaotic scenes at a festival near the capital, euronews reported.

Thousands were gathered for a religious festival in Bishoftu, 40km (25 miles) from the capital Addis Ababa. "As a result of the chaos, lives were lost and several of the injured were taken to hospital," the government communications office said in a statement, without giving figures.  "Those responsible will face justice," added the statement. 

Source : QNA