Ethiopia’s Minister of Peace, Binalf Andualem revealed that about 111,000 citizens displaced from various places returned to their homes during the past six months.
The minister made the remark in his briefing regarding the six month performance of his ministry today.
On the occasion, he said it takes the cooperation and coordination of numerous bodies to achieve peace.
Ensuring peace is a continuous process, he stated emphasizing the necessity of making consistent efforts to achieve peace in a sustainable manner.
In this regard, the minister remarked that a number of measures have been taken over the past six months to ensure sustainable peace citing the public discussions that attracted more than 9 million citizens in various parts of the country.
Efforts have also been carried out with a view to strengthen the federal system by enhancing relations between regional states of the country, the minister indicated.
According to the minister, successful activities have been undertaken in conflict preventio
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Regarding the rehabilitation efforts, about 111,000 citizens displaced from various places in Ethiopia returned to their homes during the past six months, Binalf revealed.
Of them, 70 percent had been uprooted by violence, with the remaining having been affected by natural calamities.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency
OSHAKATI: The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in the Omusati Region has arrested a pastor who was wanted for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl at Okando village in the Oshikuku Constituency between June 2020 and September 2022.
NamPol Omusati Crime Investigations Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Moses Simaho, said the suspect was arrested on Monday and is expected to appear in the Outapi Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.
According to Simaho, the matter was only reported to the police last week Thursday.
‘It is alleged that the suspect had sexual intercourse with a minor several times on different occasions during the above-mentioned time frame,’ he said.
He added that the matter was reported by the 18-year-old woman who lives with the victim.
Police investigation into the matter continues.
Source: The Namibia Press Agency