security in Metekel, Benishangul Gumuz region
Taskforce established to restore peace and security in Metekel, Benishangul Gumuz region, said several detainees were found in prisons held without trial for two & more years.
Lt. Gen Asrat Denero said efforts were underway to expedite their cases within three days, ENA reported. According to Lt. Gen Asrat, in collaboration with Federal Attorney General’s office, efforts were underway in order to separate those who are detained without crimes & those who are suspected of crimes related to security crisis in Metekel zone. It is not clear how many detainees were found.
It is to be recalled that Inspector Misganaw Injifeta, Deputy police commissioner of Benishangul Gumuz region, told media that more than 1000 people were held without trial from 3 to 6 months in Metekel Zone.
Inspector Misganaw has since been arrested.
Ethiopia Autonomous Media
