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Federal Supreme Court Upholds Bail for EPRP Members

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The Federal Supreme Court has upheld a lower court decision granting the right to bail to three EPRP members suspected of terrorism.

The Federal Supreme Court upheld the lower court's decision granting the right to bail to EPRP members in custody on terrorism suspicions.
The suspects are Yishaq Wolday, Ato Abebe Akalu, and defense attorney Abera Negus.
Lawyer Solomon Gezahegn confirmed that a ruling has been issued for their release on bail.
The Federal High Court, Lideta Division, First Remand Bench had previously ruled on September 4, that each suspect be released on a 50,000 Birr bail, rejecting the police's request for 14 additional investigation days.
The suspects remained in custody until October 7, due to an appeal filed by the Federal Police against the initial bail ruling.