EHRC Announces Release of Over 600 Detainees

The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) announced that over 600 individuals were released from detention today. The commission stated that this decision followed their request for a review of cases involving convicted individuals and those currently undergoing legal proceedings. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed directed relevant government bodies to implement pardon and case dismissal procedures, emphasizing the rule of law and national reconciliation.

The EHRC praised the decision as a significant step toward peace, national dialogue, and democracy. The commission called on government and civil society organizations to assist in the rehabilitation and reintegration of those released. Furthermore, the EHRC urged groups currently engaged in armed struggle to opt for peaceful negotiations.