Shortly after the court in Ethiopia sentenced the leaders of the country’s main opposition party, the state-run media reported that the case has now been referred to the Amnesty Board chaired by Minister of Justice Assefa Qesito.
ETV reported that it has received an information from the Prime Minister’s office today that the jailed leaders sent a letter asking forgiveness from the government. ETV showed the letter signed by Ato Hailu Shawel. Tomorrow the Amnesty Board will submit its recommendation to President Girma Woldegiorgis, who will then decide on the recommendation, according to ETV.
The Prime Minister’s office did not disclose the information until now so that it will not influence the court’s decision, the ETV reported added.
Meanwhile, the Federal Police are rounding up suspected members of the Coalition for Unity and Democracy Party (Kinijit). Homes are also being searched, including computers and personal files without search warrant.
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