In the latest incident fueled by the destruction of mosques in Addis Ababa, police fired tear gas at worshippers outside the city’s largest mosque.

The destruction of several Muslim places of worship in the capital has been part of a contentious urban planning project, causing anger among worshippers.

Last Friday, clashes broke out at the Grand Anwar Mosque, resulting in two deaths, multiple injuries, and 114 arrests, according to the police.

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Prior to this week’s Friday prayers, riot police and the Republican Guard, responsible for safeguarding government institutions, were deployed outside the mosque.

As worshippers peacefully exited the mosque, some youths began shouting “Allahu Akbar,” and shots were fired, causing panic. Stones were thrown at the police, who responded with tear gas.

The situation remained tense for a couple of hours before calm was restored, and roads around the mosque were cordoned off by the police.