has cautioned Ethiopian government over the decision to impose a state of emergency on the heels of promised political reforms. spokesperson, Catherine Ray: “The announced reinstatement of the State of Emergency risks undermining this very objective. It will be important for the new government to have the full capacity to pursue the positive reforms initiated by the Prime Minister to address the grievances of the population. Commenting on resignation of Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, the E.U. According to Defense Minister Siraj Fegessa, the emergency rule was to curb spreading violence across the country.

Source: Ethiopian News February 19, 2018 15:11 UTC