“Although the circumstances are deeply worrying, the delay does offer an opportunity to reset Ethiopia's troubled transition,” Davison said. Abiy came to power in 2018 and has quickly reshaped Ethiopia with a series of sweeping reforms. He has released political prisoners, invited exiles to return home, and helped end a two-decade conflict with neighbouring Eritrea. But the easing of authoritarian controls has empowered ethnic nationalists, triggering violence that has killed hundreds and displaced millions. – Philip KleinfeldSubscribe to our coronavirus newsletter to stay up to date with our coverage.

Source: Ethiopian News April 01, 2020 14:26 UTC