Rival Tigray forces seized key cities in recent days and linked up with another armed group, leading the government to declare a national state of emergency.

Ethiopia broke out into war with Tigrayan forces one year ago Nov. 3, and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Wednesday that he vows to finish the conflict.

Supporters of activist Jawar Mohammed took to the streets on Oct. 23 and 24 to protest after he said police had surrounded his home in the capital Addis Ababa and tried to withdraw his government security detail.