Accordingly, in conformity with Article 93 of the Ethiopian Constitution, the Council of Ministers declared a State of Emergency on 04 August 2023, Proclamation No. A Central Command headed by the Director General of the National Intelligence and Security Service has been established for the effective implementation of the State of Emergency. When deemed necessary, the State of Emergency Central Command can order law enforcement agencies to use proportional force to implement emergency measures. In addition, the Proclamation prohibits to hold public meetings or demonstrations without the permission of the State of Emergency Central Command. He also briefed him on the opportunities and challenges of implementing the Second Home-Grown Economic Reform agenda to accelerate economic transformation through improved productivity and competitiveness.

Source: Ethiopian News August 12, 2023 12:06 UTC