ENA further quoted General Berhanu as saying that the army will be forced to take measures against anyone planing to impose their interest by force by violating the constitution. He cautioned against those spreading false propaganda claiming the army has been given blanket permission to take money seized from illicit launderers. The money seized during illicit transactions will be collected into a centralized account and will be used to strengthen the security structure, he said, adding that the army knows the presence of those who are deliberately tarnishing its name. Citing the reform undertaken within the army, General Berhanu said that the previous “Revolutionary Army Building Document” failed to free the army from political partisanship. But that has been reformed and a new doctrine currently in use dictates the army to protect “the people and the country without any political bias.” General Berhanu also assured the army was in a position to carry out its missions effectively.

Source: Ethiopian News September 25, 2020 08:03 UTC