The parties say “Apart from religious and cultural views, Sodomy is a criminal act in Ethiopia”Samoa agreement signature , November 2023 (Photo sources : Dominican News Online)borkenaFour Ethiopian Political Parties on Wednesday issued a joint statement opposing the Ethiopian government for signing the Samo Agreement. Noting extensive campaign works including on social media, the statement highlighted that the Samoa Agreement is composed of articles that indirectly protect and support Sodomy and homosexuality. “Sodomy/Homosexuality, apart from cultural and religious views, is a criminal act in Ethiopia. A week ago, Ethiopian religious leaders issued similar statement demanding the Ethiopian government not approve Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s administration’s endorsement of the Samoa Agreement – which will legalize sodomy in Ethiopia. Follow us on twitter @zborkena to get the latest Ethiopian News updates regularly.

Source: Ethiopian News February 22, 2024 06:26 UTC