Ana Gomez had bitter relationship with the incumbent party, the Ethiopian Peoples’ Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF), due to her critical comments after the May 2005 disputed elections. Speaking to journalists upon her arrival, Gomez appreciated the ongoing sweeping reforms underway in the country under the leadership of Prime Minster Abiy Ahmed. She added that the release of political and other prisoners is commendable. The EU MP revealed that she will leave the parliament at the end of this year, pledging to share her experience in the process of building democracy to Ethiopia. Gomez held discussion with Ethiopian authorities and leaders of civic society organizations, it was learned.

Source: Ethiopian News February 18, 2019 18:00 UTC