Joseph Mayton:  A group of students who had previously told Bikyamasr.com that they were not radical Islamists and that “we are not against Christians” in the country, have said they would like to see coverage of the situation in their country more “moderate and in touch with the reality on the ground.”  While they admitted that “tensions are high” in the country, especially with the recent police attacks against Muslims at mosques, “we are not on the verge of an Islamic backlash or conflict as some reports are suggesting.  “Muslims in Ethiopia respect our Christian brothers and sisters and are hopeful that the recent fights and violence will not lead to a larger conflict between Muslims and Christians. We have other more important issues to deal with now in Ethiopia,” the group, which called themselves “concerned Muslim Ethiopians,” added.  Read More…