In addition to sweeping political and economic reforms, Abiy released political prisoners and made a peace deal with neighbouring Eritrea, ending two decades of hostility. However, Lencho Bati, a senior adviser to the office of the prime minister, says the government of Abiy has done nothing wrong. This is politically masterminded, agitated from behind in order to sabotage the reforms," Bati said. The prime minister liberalised the political space, all oppositions are invited in, including those who are in armed struggle. This week's Headliner is senior adviser to the office of the prime minister of Ethiopia, Lencho Bati.

Source: Ethiopian News February 14, 2020 10:18 UTC