Ethiopia’s prime minister, Abiy Ahmed was on Saturday ‘reassured’ by the newly established Republican Guard, which demonstrated its readiness to protect high-ranking government officials and their families. Last week, the military court jailed up to 66 soldiers, who were accused of marching to the presidential palace in October, with the intention of harming the prime minister. READMOREAbout the Republican GuardThe Republican Guard is tasked with defending the country’s constitution and constitutional order, specifically by protecting the highest level of the country’s leadership from threats and attempted attacks. Saturday’s exercise was held to showcase the results of the intensive training and demonstrate the force’s readiness to thwart any imminent attacks. Photo Credit: Office of the Ethiopian Prime Minister

Source: Ethiopian News December 23, 2018 17:37 UTC