Ethiopia's Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn resigns over deadly mass unrest
Version 0 of 2. The Prime Minister of Ethiopia has submitted a letter of resignation to the country's parliament, saying he was standing down as both the country's leader and chairman of the ruling coalition over a long period of deadly protests. Hailemariam Desalegn said he felt it was "vital" to step aside to allow reforms. "Unrest and a political crisis have led to the loss of lives and displacement of many," he said. More follows… |