Ethiopia: PM Hailemariam Says Talks Underway With Abadula - Bereket's Resignation Accepted - Defends Liyu Police

Responding to questions raised by members of the House of People's Representatives (HPR) Ethiopia's Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn said that the ruling party EPRDF was having talks with Abadula Gemda, who resigned from his post as the speaker of the HPR citing "disrespect" to his party and people.The Prime Minister hopes the discussions will materialize in good results on how Abadula could continue his contributions to the federal government. "We will be happy if he reconsiders his decision. [However] the main point is the process is democratic and followed a clear path."

On the other hand, the Prime Minister told law makers that the government has accepted the resignation latter of Bereket Simon, his policy study and research advisor and ANDM's veteran party stalwart.

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