2016–2018 Ethiopian state of emergency

A state of emergency was declared on 9 October 2016 by Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, after de facto taking effect the previous day. The state of emergency authorized the military to enforce security nationwide. It imposed restrictions on freedom of speech and access to information. The duration was initially announced for six months. The Constitution of Ethiopia provides for a six-month state of emergency under certain conditions. The declaration of the state of emergency followed massive protests by the Oromo and Amhara ethnic groups against the government, which was dominated by the Tigray People's Liberation Front, largely consisting of Tigrayans, a smaller ethnic group. The 2016 state of emergency was the first in about 25 years in Ethiopia. In March 2017, Ethiopia's parliament voted to extend the state of emergency for another four months.

2016–2018 Ethiopian state of emergency
Date9 October 2016 – 5 June 2018
LocationEthiopia
Cause2014–2016 Oromo protests
Outcome
  • Extended twice, on 28 March 2017 and 15 February 2018
  • Lifted by Abiy Ahmed administration
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