The alarming abduction of 285 laborers by armed groups in Ethiopia's Amhara region has sparked a vehement condemnation from the Gardula Zone Council, which demands immediate action for their safe return. Chairman Birhanu Kunalo highlighted the incident's occurrence amidst the laborers' journey to partake in the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam project, following a tender awarded to Nikotka Construction for forest clearance. AdvertismentChronicle of an AbductionFollowing the Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation's tender for tree cutting near the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Nikotka Construction engaged Derashe District's labor force, assembling 285 individuals for the task. The Council's statement underscored the laborers' innocence, emphasizing their sole intent to contribute to the national dam project. As discussions and actions unfold, the focus remains on the well-being of the kidnapped laborers and the broader implications for labor mobility and project security in Ethiopia.
