Politics
Two EPRP Leaders and Lawyer Abera Released from Prison
BBC · 4 hours ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
AI SUMMARY
Two leaders of the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Party and their lawyer have been released from prison after previously facing terrorism-related charges.
- EPRP leaders Abebe Akalu and Yisaq Wolday, alongside lawyer Abera Negussie, have been released from prison.
- Abebe was released on October 16, while Yisaq and Abera were released on October 17.
- Their lawyer, Solomon Gezahegn, confirmed they are in good health and have returned home.
- Police had previously accused the three men of having connections with "Tsimdo" and other armed groups.
- Police had also accused them of planning terrorist attacks against security institutions and high-ranking government officials.
- The defense team filed a complaint last Tuesday after the defendants were not released despite a court decision granting them bail.
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