Ethiopia declares state of emergency: local media
Xinhua, October 9, 2016 Adjust font size:
The Council of Ministers of Ethiopia has declared a six-month state of emergency effective from October 8, to reverse the danger posed by forces working in collaboration with foreign enemies to undermine the safety of the people and security and stability of the country, reported the Ethiopian News Agency.
The decree came following detailed discussion by the Council on the situation that led to the loss of lives and damage on properties, Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam said.
The Ethiopian constitution under article 93 provides the power for the Council of Ministers to decree a state of emergency in case of external invasion, a breakdown of law and order which endangers constitutional order, natural disaster or an epidemic occur, said the report.
If the emergency rule is declared when the House of Peoples Representatives is not in session, the decree shall be submitted to the House within 15 days, said the report. Endit