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Human Rights and Political Situation in Ethiopia

Summary

A joint resolution by the European Parliament addressing human rights abuses, the arrest of opposition leader Dr. Merera Gudina, and the ongoing state of emergency in Ethiopia.
10 18.05.2017
Other
government
human rights
social policy
political party
international relations

Key points

In force from 18/05/2017 (Date of the European Parliament resolution adoption mentioned in the text.)
  • Concern regarding the arrest and prosecution of opposition leader Dr. Merera Gudina and other political figures.
  • Criticism of the use of anti-terrorism legislation to suppress peaceful protest and political dissent.
  • Demand for the Ethiopian government to respect its obligations under international cooperation agreements.
  • Call for an independent and transparent investigation into the killings of protesters and other human rights violations.
Documents (PDFs)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Ethiopia, notably the case of Dr Merera Gudina MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Ethiopia, notably the case of Dr. Merera Gudina MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Ethiopia, notably the case of Dr Merera Gudina MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Ethiopia, notably the case of Dr Merera Gudina MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Ethiopia, notably the case of Dr Merera Gudina MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Ethiopia notably the case of Dr Merera Gudina MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Ethiopia, the case of Dr. Merera Gudina Ethiopia, notably the case of Dr Merera Gudina
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