Ethiopia extends partial closure of courts by 30 days

Addis Ababa, June 6, 2020 (FBC) –The Federal Supreme Court has extended partial closure of federal courts for another 30 days due to COVID-19 pandemic.

The extension was made based on information released by the Ministry of Health indicating that new cases for the pandemic are rising in the country from time to time.

In a statement issued today, the Federal Supreme Court said the decision aims to maintain the safety of judges, court workers and community coming to courts from across the nation.

According to the statement, new files will not be accepted in this period. However, cases that require urgent action from courts will be entertained.

Federal courts have been in partial closure since March 18 in order to halt the spread of the pandemic.

The total number of confirmed cases in the country now stands at 1,805, with 262 recoveries and 19 deaths so far.

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