Ethiopian Foreign Minister Briefs Diplomats on State of EmergencyFebruary 20, 2018 - Ethiopian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, briefed diplomatic community in Addis Ababa on the State of Emergency declared last Friday, according to FBC. According to the foreign minister, the country is returning to peace and stability following the declaration of the State of EmergencyInstabilities were observed in some parts of the country at a time when the government of Ethiopia has been doing its level best to widen the political space, he told the diplomats. The instabilities were resulted in losses of life and damages in properties, Dr Workneh added. Since it was impossible to control these problems of peace and instability by the regular law enforcement, the Council of Ministers declared the decree on February 16, 2018, he said. The decree has a significant contribution to protect the constitution and the constitutional order as well as to ensure peace and protect the properties of the people, Dr Workneh indicated.

Source: Ethiopian News February 20, 2018 22:18 UTC