Ethiopia declares nationwide state of emergency

Ethiopia’s council of ministers has declared a nationwide state of emergency effective immediately, according to state-affiliated media.

“The state of emergency is aimed to protect civilians from atrocities being committed by the terrorist TPLF group in several parts of the country,” Fana reported on Tuesday, referring to the Tigray People’s Liberation Front.

The six-month state of emergency allows, among other things, for roadblocks to be established, transport services to be disrupted, curfews to be imposed and for the military to take over in certain areas.

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