Addis Abeba — Amhara Regional State Peace and Security Bureau chief, Desalegn Tassew, said 4,552 suspects have been arrested in connection with the ongoing "rule of law operation" in the region since a week ago. Of these, more than 1,780 are suspects who failed to discharge their public duties, including members of the regional security forces. He told state media that efforts were underway "to ensure the peace and security of the people of the state." He also said that the detained individuals were suspected of implementing a mission from inside and outside the country during the military attack by Tigrayan forces in the regional state. "In particular, federal and state security forces should refrain from arresting suspects before criminal investigations [are held[, arresting journalists for their work, and detaining people without a court order."

Source: Ethiopian News May 24, 2022 07:45 UTC