Desalegn Tassew. Picture: EPAAddis Abeba – Amhara Regional State Peace and Security Bureau chief, Desalegn Tassew, said 4,552suspects have been arrested in connection with the ongoing “rule of law operation” in the region since a week ago. Of these, more than 1,780 are suspects who failed to discharge their public duties, including members of the regional security forces. The Bureau Chief also said “the suspects arrested also include those suspected of using social media, both inside and outside the region, “to further destabilize the region,” Desalegn said. Based on its authority and responsibility to monitor the situation of detainees in any place, EHRC was monitoring the situation, Daniel said and urged federal and state governments to discharged their responsibilities and cooperate with the Commission’s work.

Source: Ethiopian News May 23, 2022 11:58 UTC