Batte Urgessa, Public Relations Bureau Head, OLFAddis Abeba-The Head of OLF public relations Bate Urgessa was diagnosed with Hepatitis B but is denied access to healthcare according to sources close to his family. Dirribi Demissie, the president of the Macha-Tulama association, told Addis Standard that Bate was diagnosed with Hepatitis B and the police are denying him access to medical treatment. Batte Uregssa’s wife, Beza Haile told Addis Standard at the time, “I have no idea about the condition. I am very anxious.”According to Lammi, family members and lawyers are not allowed to contact the detainees. Family members who spoke to Addis Standard added that they didn’t have full information about their conditions and were denied visits.

Source: Ethiopian News March 05, 2022 21:00 UTC