House Approves Formation of Transitional Gov’t in Tigray Region

Addis Ababa November 7/2020 (ENA) The House of Federation has unanimously approved a proposed resolution presented to it by the federal government to establish a transitional administration in Tigrai Regional state.

The House passed the decision after it discussed the proposed resolution in its 6th year of the 5th term extraordinary meeting held today.

It is to be recalled that the intransigent TPLF had attacked the Northern Command based in Tigray Region on November 4, 2020.

The national defense forces are now carrying out operations in the region to restore rule of law and the constitutional order as well as safeguard the rights of Ethiopians to lead a peaceful life in the country, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Friday.

The House of People's Representatives has endorsed a six-month state of emergency decree on Tigray Regional State as proposed by the Council of Ministers.

The state of emergency aims to protect the constitution and constitutional order as well as the wellbeing of the public and enable the government to discharge constitutional responsibilities.