Ethiopia: House of Peoples Representatives lifts immunity of TPLF members

The House of Peoples’ Representatives of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) has unanimously approved a motion to lift the immunity of 38 members of the House of Representatives who are suspected of various crimes.
The House revoked the immunity of:

1. Dr Debretsion Gebremichael
2. Mr. Asmelash Weldselassie
3. Mr. Abay Tsehaye
4. Dr Amb Addisalem Balema
5. Mr. Getachew Reda
6. Mr. Tadese Haile
7. Dr Mebrhatu Melesse
8. Mrs. Lemlem Hadegu
9. Mr. Atsebeha Aregawi
10. Mr. Gebregziabher Araya
11. Mr. Halefom Gidey
12. Mr. Hadush Azanaw
13. Mrs. Mebrat G/Giorgis
14. Mrs. Mulu Gebreegiziabher
15. Ms. Leilti Tsegaye
16. Mrs. Mamit Tesfay
17. Mrs. Mana Abrha
18. Mr. Kalayu G/Hiwot
19. Mr. Gedion Haileselassie
20. Mr. Berhe Zigta
21. Mr. Tadele Assefa
22. Mr. Nega Assefa
23. Mrs Nafekush Dessie
24. Mrs. Shishay Haileselassie
25. Mrs. AlmaAraya
26. Mrs. Aselefech Bekele
27. And others which their names is not listed.

They are accused of rebellion against the Government, committing attacks against the Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF) and other related crimes.