Ethiopia’s Marxist ex-ruler, Mengistu Haile Mariam, has been found guilty of genocide after a 12-year trial, writes BBC online, Tuesday.
The former leader was tried in his absence at the Federal High Court. He has been in exile in Zimbabwe since being ousted in 1991 and many fear he will never face justice.
In what is known as the Red Terror thousands of suspected opponents were rounded up and executed from 1974 to 1991, including the last emperor, Hailie Selassie, members of the royal family, 60 ministers and top officials.
Sentencing is expected on 28 December. Mengistu and dozens of his officials could face the death penalty.
