Leaders of federal, regional intelligence and security organizations have passed different essential   resolutions, after undertaking one day consultations on current security situations and focusing directions of the country.  

Federal and Regional Intelligence and Security Institutions have conducted a meeting with a special attention on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and the 6th General Elections yesterday.

Opening the meeting, National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) Director Temesgen Tiruneh said the federal and regional intelligence and security organizations are committed to protect the sovereignty of the nation from both internal and external anti-peace elements.

He noted that both federal and regional organizations have been working hand in glove to uphold the county’s national interest. Hence, these organizations have exposed false propagandas that have been circulating by external anti-peace elements, he said.

“Ethiopia is now preparing and planning for the second phase of filling GERD and the 6th General Elections, the anti-peace elements are busy to instigate violence across the country.”

The Director added that those anti-peace elements have been plotting to conduct various sabotages and terrorism activities as well as disseminating false information about the elections. However, the challenges of the pre- electoral process had been overcome. Temesgen assures that the task forces’ commitment to repeat the success story during post-election process.

Furthermore, the task forces are committed not only protecting Grand Renaissance Dam and the peaceful process and conduct of the 6th National Elections but also safeguard and take necessary measures for those anti-peace elements that are trying to violate the sovereignty of the nation, he underscored.