ETA/Ethiopia Programme Coordinator Freed

Unfortunately however, living and working conditions have yet to normalise for the teachers. Meqcha Mengistu, chairperson of the ETA's East Gojam Zonal Executive and member of the ETA's EFAIDS Committee, sustained persistent bleeding in one of his ears and now has hearing problems. Aside from this, there have also been professional ramifications. Mr. Mengistu has not been welcomed back to school by his headmaster. He was requested to provide written evidence to justify his absence. However, the Addis Ababa police refused to produce any such certificate. It is therefore still unclear whether he will be reinstated to his teaching duties. EI will continue to monitor the situation together with the ETA, and will try to ensure the full reinstatement of Mr. Mengistu and his colleagues.

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