(September 16, 2011, Addis Ababa, ENA)--The Federal Police said the suspected terrorists who were recently put under control, were not arrested for their political outlook but for their evidenced engagement of creating havoc in the country.
Federal Police Central Intelligence and Crime Intelligence Director , Assistant Commissioner Demelash Gebremichael told journalists that the individuals are put under control after the National Intelligence and Security Service and the Federal Police Joint Anti-terror Task Force found them engaged in destabilizing peace and security in the country and dismantle the constitution.
The individuals were engaged in destructive acts under the cover of political parties officially registered to advance their political view in peaceful manner. Demelash said the individuals had a strong relation with a terrorist group called Ginbot 7 and were receiving support from foreign forces, which are aiming to create chaos in the country.
The Assistant Commissioner said evidences obtained by the Task Force confirmed that the suspects were plotting to create havoc in the country in the New Ethiopian year. He said the Task Force has also obtained evidences that show the suspects were also providing information to external forces and were spying for their cause.
Government Communication Affairs Office State Minister Shimelis Kemal on his part said some political parties are misinterpreting the measures taken by the government and follow up against terrorist move.
The state minister said a series of statements being made by political parties are of no importance.
He said political parties should clean themselves from any intruders, who try to dismantle the constitution that offers them freedom to advance their political views.
He said the Task Force would continue to foil the terrorist acts with active participation of the public to ensure peace and stability in the country. The alleged individuals put under custody include Andualem Arage , Zemenu Molla, Nathnael Mekonnen, Asaminew Birhanu and Eskindir Nega.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency
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Federal Police Central Intelligence and Crime Intelligence Director , Assistant Commissioner Demelash Gebremichael told journalists that the individuals are put under control after the National Intelligence and Security Service and the Federal Police Joint Anti-terror Task Force found them engaged in destabilizing peace and security in the country and dismantle the constitution.
The individuals were engaged in destructive acts under the cover of political parties officially registered to advance their political view in peaceful manner. Demelash said the individuals had a strong relation with a terrorist group called Ginbot 7 and were receiving support from foreign forces, which are aiming to create chaos in the country.
The Assistant Commissioner said evidences obtained by the Task Force confirmed that the suspects were plotting to create havoc in the country in the New Ethiopian year. He said the Task Force has also obtained evidences that show the suspects were also providing information to external forces and were spying for their cause.
Government Communication Affairs Office State Minister Shimelis Kemal on his part said some political parties are misinterpreting the measures taken by the government and follow up against terrorist move.
The state minister said a series of statements being made by political parties are of no importance.
He said political parties should clean themselves from any intruders, who try to dismantle the constitution that offers them freedom to advance their political views.
He said the Task Force would continue to foil the terrorist acts with active participation of the public to ensure peace and stability in the country. The alleged individuals put under custody include Andualem Arage , Zemenu Molla, Nathnael Mekonnen, Asaminew Birhanu and Eskindir Nega.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency
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