The Ethiopian National Transitional Council (ENTC) general assembly meeting continues today, Saturday, Feb. 23.

The leadership adjourned the morning session to participate in a protest rally organized by the Ethiopian Muslim community in the Washington DC area in front of the White House.

The entire ENTC leadership and local representatives stood together with Ethiopian Muslims brothers and sister in a show of solidarity.

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church leadership led by Abune Philipos was also present at the demonstration.

A large number of people and representatives from various Ethiopian civic, political, and media organizations showed up despite the rain and freezing weather.

The ENTC meeting will resume in the afternoon.