Ethiopia’s parliament lifts state of emergency early

Parliament’s decision came after the cabinet last month proposed cutting short the state of emergency in light of changing security conditions in the country. (File/AFP)

ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopia’s parliament on Tuesday voted to end early a six-month state of emergency declared in November when rebellious Tigrayan forces threatened to march on the capital.
Parliament’s decision came after the cabinet last month proposed cutting short the state of emergency in light of changing security conditions in the country.