ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- The United Kingdom said on Tuesday it's disappointed with the decision of Ethiopian government to impose martial law to combat sporadic protests and rising ethnic conflicts. Harriett Baldwin, UK Minister for Africa, said the decision to impose martial law discourages foreign investors and risks reversal of Ethiopia's recent moves towards reform. "The institution of martial law sends a discouraging signal to the international community and foreign investors. "In implementing martial law, we urge the Ethiopian government to ensure that human rights and the constitution are respected. The statement nevertheless hailed Ethiopia's efforts at political reform and orderly process of political change.

Source: Ethiopian News February 20, 2018 20:48 UTC