Statement by the Spokesperson on Ethiopia’s announcement of a state of emergency

The European Union highlighted on 10 October 2016 the need for political and democratic rights to be respected at all times, following the decision by the Ehtiopian government to install a state of emergency for six months.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Statement by the Spokesperson on the recent events in the Oromia region in Ethiopia http://www.europeansources.info/record/statement-by-the-spokesperson-on-the-recent-events-in-the-oromia-region-in-ethiopia/

EUObserver, 10.10.16: [Opinion] Ethiopia can address internal challenges by itself https://euobserver.com/opinion/135422

EU: EEAS: Press Release, 14.10.16: Federica Mogherini speaks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn http://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/12076/federica-mogherini-speaks-with-ethiopian-prime-minister-hailemariam-desalegn_en

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