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Lidetu Ayalew Remains in Police Custody Despite Oromia Supreme Court’s Decision to Grant Bail

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OHRM-2020-0120
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East Shewa

Yesterday morning, October 06, 2020, the Oromia Supreme Court allowed release on bail for Lidetu Ayalew which was already granted by the East Shewa Court in Adama. Accordingly, the court rejected prosecutor’s appeal against the bail and adjured his release on bail. Nevertheless, Lidetu still remains in custody.

Source: Addis Standard, "News update: Lidetu Ayalew Remains in Police Custody Despite Oromia Supreme Court’s Decision to Grant Bail", published 2020-10-07. https://addisstandard.com/news-update-lidetu-ayalew-remains-in-police-custody-despite-oromia-supreme-courts-decision-to-grant-bail/

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