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