Ethiopian runner, Feyisa Lilesa reunites with family after he exiled for protesting against government

Famous Ethiopian runner, Feyisa Lilesa, who went to exile in the US sfter protesting against the government at last year's Olympic Games in Rio Olymic last year, has reunited with his family. His wife, daughter and son flew into Miami, where the 27-year-old athlete met them after a separation of about six months, the New York Daily News reports.  Feyisa told the newspaper through a translator:
"The biggest gift is us seeing each other again, and me seeing them again. It's all been very tough."

Lilesa crossed his arms above his head as  a sign of solidarity with the Oromo people

Feyisa in August became the first Ethiopian to finish in the top two of a men's Olympics marathon since 2000, claiming silver behind Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge.As he crossed the line, he lifted his arms in an X-shape above his head in solidarity with the Oromo people, the country's largest ethnic group, who have suffered a crackdown at the hands of the Ethiopian government.The country's officials said the runner would be welcomed home from Rio as a hero, but Feyisa said he might be killed if he returned.