Tag: Parliament
Lack of finance derails second railway project
The Ministry of Transport (MoT) disclosed that the construction of Ethiopia’s second railway project a.k.a. the Awash-Kombolcha-Woldia/Hara Gebeya railway project has made little progress in the past nine months due to financial shortages.
House passes financing, proliferation of WMD
The House of People’s Representatives (HPR) passed a draft bill on the prevention and suppression of financing and proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) which was provided last month.
House approves bill to setup reconciliation commission
The House of People's Representatives (HPR) on Tuesday endorsed the draft proclamation named ‘Reconciliation Commission Establishment Proclamation’ that intends to establish an independent institution with an exclusive power and responsibilities to inquire, disclose the truth and take measures on human rights violations so as to ensure reconciliation and lasting peace.
Infamous Ma’eklawi turns into refuge
The Law, Justice and Democracy Affairs Standing Committee of the House of People’s Representatives (HPR) announced on Thursday that it has verified the notorious detention and interrogation center in Ethiopia known as Ma’eklawi has been without prisoners for the first time.
PM appoints new deputy whips, senior officials
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has appointed three deputy government whips who would represent his government for the remaining years of the current parliamentary term.