Ethiopia: Court Seeks Constitutional Interpretation in Melaku Fenta's Case

The Federal High Court referred Melaku Fenta's case to the House of Federation seeking for constitutional interpretation on the issue of jurisdiction.

Federal High Court's jurisdiction to try Melaku was challenged by the defense team who argued that the defendant, as a government official with a ministerial portfolio and a member of the Council of Ministers, shall be tried by the Federal Supreme Court.

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