Ethiopian prosecutors demanded the death penalty on Monday for 38 opposition officials and journalists convicted of trying to overthrow the government, treason and inciting violence."Since they have been found guilty on all counts, they should be punished with the highest penalty," prosecutor Abraham Tetemke told the court, which adjourned for a week to consider the demand.
"The accused conspired to overthrow the government. In the process they have created havoc, destroying state and private property. They are also responsible for the deaths of security forces and because of this we request the death penalty."
Judge Adil Ahmed ordered the accused to present whatever mitigating evidence they might have to the court's registrar by July 11. The proceedings will resume on July 16.
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