| Galan Galaan | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  GalanLocation within EthiopiaShow map of Ethiopia GalanGalan (Africa)Show map of Africa | |
| Coordinates: 8°49′36.21″N 38°51′33.59″E / 8.8267250°N 38.8593306°E / 8.8267250; 38.8593306 | |
| Country |  Ethiopia |
| Region |  Oromia |
| Zone | Oromia Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Galan (Oromo: Galaan) is a town located in the Akaki district of the Oromia Special Zone Surrounding Finfine and 25 km South East from Addis Ababa Addis Ababa-Adama highway crossing galan town.
In 2020 it attracted attention for being the site of the murder of Oromo musician Hachalu Hundessa, whose death sparked a series of intense rioting across Oromia.
See also
References
- Gelan City Administration, n.d.
- Challenges of urban plan implementation in small towns of Ethiopia: The case of Gelan town, May 2011
- St, Addis; ard (2021-02-25). "Breaking: Court acquits woman who was one of the four suspects in the assassination of Oromo artist Hachalu Hundessa". Addis Standard. Retrieved 2022-03-06.
- "Explained: Who was Hachalu Hundessa, whose death triggered protests in Ethiopia?". The Indian Express. 2020-07-04. Retrieved 2022-03-06.
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