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The protests were ignited by a specific criminal case involving Hadush Jeroblassi Kabatu, a 38-year-old Ethiopian national charged with three counts of sexual assault on two teenage girls aged 14 and 16. Kabatu has denied the allegations. News of his arrest led to a surge of anger among locals, who see it as symptomatic of deeper issues related to immigration.
As residents rallied outside the hotel, chants of "Save our kids" echoed through the streets, emphasizing their fears and demands for action. The demonstrators called for the immediate removal of illegal immigrants residing in the hotel, asserting that safety concerns for women and children are paramount.