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:
- Dr Debretsion Gebremichael
- Mr. Asmelash Weldselassie
- Mr. Abay Tsehaye
- Dr Amb Addisalem Balema
- Mr. Getachew Reda
- Mr. Tadese Haile
- Dr Mebrhatu Melesse
- Mrs. Lemlem Hadegu
- Mr. Atsebeha Aregawi
- Mr. Gebregziabher Araya
- Mr. Halefom Gidey
- Mr. Hadush Azanaw
- Mrs. Mebrat G/Giorgis
- Mrs. Mulu Gebreegiziabher
- Ms. Leilti Tsegaye
- Mrs. Mamit Tesfay
- Mrs. Mana Abrha
- Mr. Kalayu G/Hiwot
- Mr. Gedion Haileselassie
- Mr. Berhe Zigta
- Mr. Tadele Assefa
- Mr. Nega Assefa
- Mrs Nafekush Dessie
- Mrs. Shishay Haileselassie
- Mrs. AlmaAraya
- Mrs. Aselefech Bekele
- 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.