Ethopia: New President asserts ‘monopoly of violence’ for gov’t, warns ‘no more tolerance’ for political goals through force

Addis Abeba – In his first speech as Ethiopia’s newly appointed President, Taye Atske Selassie emphasized the need to ensure, from now on, that “the monopoly of violence” belongs solely to “the government and its security apparatuses.”

Taye’s appointment was approved today in a joint session of the House of People’s Representatives…