Ethiopians Parliament on Wednesday has passed a new law that bans alcohol commercials on broadcast media. The new law aims to protect children and the youth from being seduced by the commercials of liquor and become addicted and unproductive. It also plans to address the consequences of alcohol consumption on the health of individuals and over economy. Meanwhile during the later discussions and public hearings, it is decided that alcohol advertisements have to be banned. Finally the 547 members parliament banned the commercials on broadcast media by over 400 majority votes.

Source: News Business Ethiopia February 07, 2019 05:48 UTC