Ethiopian military chief shot dead by own bodyguard in 'failed coup'

(23, Jun, (ITV))--The head of Ethiopia’s military has been shot dead at home by his own bodyguard in what the country's government is describing as a failed coup. General Seare Mekonnen was killed at his residence in Addis Ababa, while a retired general visiting the army chief was also killed in the same attack late on Saturday.

Earlier, prime minister Abiy Ahmed said his government had foiled a coup attempt in the Amhara region.

Mr Abiy said the coup was led by a high-ranking military official and others within the country’s military. He said some people had been killed and others wounded in the operation.
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