Ethiopia’s parliament is set to lift the six-month state of emergency two months early after the cabinet approved a draft law that said calm had been restored. The government imposed emergency rule in February.
Since then, the authorities have pledged to push through a raft of reforms that have included the release of thousands of prisoners. The draft will now be sent to parliament for its consideration. Ethiopia’s 547-seat House of People’s Representatives often holds its sessions today.
Abiy Ahmed, who replaced Hailemariam Desalegn as premier, has travelled to several areas of the country to discuss with the population and address their grievances. Since being selected by the ruling party and taking office in April, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has helped bring greater stability. He has freed thousands of prisoners and toured the country listening to people’s grievances. He has also reached out to opposition figures both inside and outside Ethiopia.
