Ethiopia condemns coup attempt, says justice will prevail
File: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed speaking to the press on Sunday
June 23rd 2019 (SSNN) – Following a coup attempt that killed, Dr. Ampacho Mikonen, President of the Amhara Regional Government and His Excellency Eazy Wassie, Adviser to the Regional Government Office in Amhara, the Office of Ethiopia’s Prime Minister issued a press statement, condemning the planned coup and vowing to hold the perpetrators to account.
“In the early evening of June 22, 2019 an orchestrated coup attempt occurred on the executive leadership of the Amhara Regional Government During attacks in this coup attempt, H.E. Dr. Ambachew Mekonnen, President of the Amhara Regional Government and H.E. Ezez Wassie, Amhara Regional Government Office Advisor were killed from gunshot injuries sustained.
The Office of the Prime Minister has identified the culprit behind the coup as Brigadier General Asaminew Tsige, Head of the Regional government’s Peace and Security Bureau, a position he has held following his release from the detention two years ago.
“The Regional Attorney General Migbaru Kebede has also sustained heavy injuries and is currently undergoing medical treatment The attempted coup and attacks on the leadership of the Amhara Regional Government President was orchestrated by Brigadier General Asaminew Tsige who has been serving as the regional government’s Peace and Security Bureau head, in collaboration with other individuals” the statement said.
The statement further confirmed that, the the security forces have arrested individuals involved in the attacks and there is an ongoing process of apprehending the remaining criminals.
“Many of the individuals involved in the attacks have been arrested and there is an ongoing operation to arrest the remaining. It is to be recalled that Brigadier General Asaminew Tsige was given amnesty and released from imprisonment last year.”
The Office of the Federal Government revealed that, the Federal Government in collaThe Office of the Prime Minister revealedboration with the Regional Government were able to bring the situation under full control and reiterated the Federal Government’s comitment to ensuring that nation security is maintained.
The Prime Minister’s Office revealed that, the Federal Government in its official capacity together with the regional government managed to control the situation and urged the commitment of the Federal Government to ensure the maintenance of state security.
“The situation in the Amhara Region is currently under full control by the Federal Government in collaboration with the Regional Government, which in accordance with the constitution is being led by the Vice President, Lake Ayalew. The Federal Government remains committed to ensuring national security and through the command of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, various tasks are underway.”
The Prime Minister’s Office urged the public to maintain calm and work with the security forces in an attempt to hold the suspects to account in connection with the coup attempt in Amhara.
“In this regard, we encourage citizens to also be guardians of peace and support all efforts in holding suspected individuals accountable In relation to the coup attempt in Amhara region, the Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces, General Seare Mekonnen together with retired Major General Gezai Abera, were also killed yesterday night in Addis Ababa within the residence of General Seare”
Adding that, “This fatal attack was committed by General Seare’s bodyguard who has also been arrested. A national committee has been formed to organize military funeral honors for General Seare Mekonnen and retired Major General Gezai Abera. The committee will update and provide further information as needed.”
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