The BBC's Emmanuel Igunza, in the capital Addis Ababa, says the government has released thousands of opposition supporters from jail, but the protests have continued.
Wariyaha BBC Emmanuel Igunza, oo ku sugan caasimadda Addis Ababa, ayaa sheegaya in toddobadyadii ugu dambeeyay dowladda ay xabsiyada ka siidaysay kumannaan taageerayaasha Mucaaradka ah, balse ay wali dibadbaxyada ay sii socdaan.