The bills were “approved by majority vote with three objections and one abstention.” Photo: HoPRAddis Abeba – The House of People’s Representatives (HopR) in its 19th regular meeting today approved approved bills on extradition and cooperation agreement in criminal matters with the governments of Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The bill on the extradition of individuals wanted for crimes, and mutual legal cooperation in criminal matters between Ethiopia and the governments of Türkiye and the UAE was approved by the Council of Ministers (CoM) in January this year and was subsequently sent to law makers for deliberations and approval of both bills into law. MP Esgenet Mengestu, Chairwoman of the Standing Committee on Law and Justice Affairs of the parliament, presented a report and a proposal to lawmakers for a resolution. HoPR further said lawmaker gave different opinions on the bills before voting to approve them. Among concerns raised by MPs include comments by MP Desalegn Chane (Dr.) of the National Movement of Amhara (NaMA) party.

Source: Ethiopian News May 16, 2023 22:08 UTC