Oct 8, 2005, 8:20 AM
Ethiopian Review

Debate continues in the 60-member CUD Council on the question of whether or not to enter parliament. For the past 6 hours the debate was on how to make the decision. It is now agreed that the decision should be made by a super majority (2/3 votes). Currently, the debate is on how to decide if there is no 2/3 majority. The motion on the table now is if there is no 2/3 majority, the decision should be made with a simple majority (51%). With the way the debate is going, it’s doubtful that there will be a decision on the main agenda today. In attendance are 54 of the 60 members. Ato Hailu Shawel is chairing the meeting.