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All lanes of I-5 in Seattle are now re-open after protestors condemning the Tigray genocide in Ethiopia took over the interstate Friday afternoon.

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All I-90 off-ramps (westbound and eastbound) to northbound I-5 have reopened, and all lanes on northbound I-5 in downtown have reopened. A lengthy backup remains so please give yourself plenty of extra time or seek alternate routes.

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Protestors said they鈥檙e looking to bring awareness to 鈥渢he nearly 2-year long genocidal war committed against the people of Tigray, Ethiopia,鈥� according to the group in a news release.

: dozens of protestors are blocking NB I-5 right now. Traffic is at a standstill. SPD and fire on scene.

We are near the Olive exit.

Organizers say this is 鈥渃ivil disobedience against global inaction鈥� about the war happening in Tigray, Ethiopia.

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Both the eastbound and westbound I-90 offramps to northbound I-5 were closed as well, with backups extending an estimated four miles.聽聽to use alternate routes 鈥渁nd expect congestion.鈥�

Washington State Patrol troopers arrived at the scene before the protest cleared out.

This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates.