Ethiopia Declares State of Emergency

Addis Ababa, November 02, 2021 (Walta) – The Council of Ministers has declared a state of emergency throughout the country.

The state of emergency will be effective and submitted to the House of People’s Representatives (HPR) for approval within 48 hours, it was learned.

The state of emergency will remain in force for six months.

Justice Minister Gedion Timothewos and Government Communication Service Minister have briefed journalists about details of the state of emergency.