Ethiopian Prime Minister resigns following mass nationwide protests

Ethiopia's Prime Minister, Hailemariam Desalegn, has resigned.

No reason has yet been given for the decision which was announced by state television.

Mr Hailemariam Desalegn, also stepped down as chairman of the country's ruling coalition.
 
His departure comes amid months of anti-government protests in Ethiopia's largest regions, Oromia and Amhara. 

In the latest violence, 10 people were killed and dozens more injured following an opposition protest. 

The government released thousands of opposition supporters from jail in recent weeks, but the protests continued.

SOURCE: BBC NEWS
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