Parties in Addis hit deadlock over structure of Transitional Parliament

Talks at the revitalization forum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia hit a deadlock yesterday as parties failed to agree on the status and composition of the legislature.

The government position is for the Transitional Parliament to be expanded, while the opposition wants a reconstituted and smaller House.

A committee was formed to consult on the stalemate and report back to the plenary today [Friday] for further deliberation.

The discussions fall under Chapter One of the agreement on the structure of the Transitional Government of National Unity.

Government spokesperson Michael Makuei spoke to reporters.