The Ethiopian Government, on Wednesday, ordered the release of all its political prisoners and the closure of its notorious Maekelawi prison camp. “This happened due to the violent protests, which witnessed one of the nation’s most serious ethnic clashes between the Oromo and the Ethiopian Somali ethnic groups. “Political prisoners, who are facing prosecutions and are already under arrest will be released. “Also, the notorious prison cell that was traditionally called Maekelawi, will be closed down and turned into a museum,” the prime minister added. Present on the occasion of the PM address, were members of the Ethiopian Peoples Revolutionary Democratic Front.

Source: Ethiopian News January 03, 2018 14:03 UTC