Ethiopia’s parliament approves lifting of state of emergency

By Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Published: February 15, 2022 | 11:14 AM GMT

Ethiopia’s House of People’s Representatives has voted to approve the lifting of a state of emergency imposed six months ago.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed had recalled the lawmakers for an emergency session on Tuesday to debate and decide on whether to lift the state of emergency.

312 Members of Parliament attended the session with 63 opposing the lifting of the state of emergency, while 21 abstained from the vote.

The state of emergency had been imposed on November 2 after the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) had threatened to march on the capital Addis Ababa.

Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers had earlier decided to remove the state of emergency before its expiry on January 26.

It had sent a proposal to parliament for approval.

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Ethiopia’s parliament approves lifting of state of emergency

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About Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Tolulope Dolapo Thomas, BSc, is a Public Health Educator and Broadcast Journalist with extensive experience in radio and television. She specializes in Health Promotion, Sexual and Reproductive/Fertility Health, and Environmental Health. Certified in CPR and First Aid, Tolulope is passionate about empowering women through evidence-based public health education, fertility awareness, and community sensitization. She is currently pursuing an MSc in Public Health and is the founder of Everywoman Health by TD, a women-focused health platform dedicated to providing accurate, accessible, and trustworthy guidance for women at every stage of life.