11 June 06 – It has been reported that a curfew was imposed on Gambella town, Gambella, Western Ethiopia at 7pm local time this evening following the ambush of a bus at 6pm in which around 30 people are believed to have been killed.  

Gambella residents were watching action from the World Cup when they were ordered home for the curfew, which has been accompanied by a water and power cut.  Ethiopian troops and highlander militia are reported to be out on the streets in force.  Gunfire was heard in Anuak areas of the town between 8pm and 8.30pm local time, and tensions are running high.