The Ethiopian parliament has passed a law that bans the adoption of Ethiopian children by foreigners, a government spokesman and diplomats. A spokesma
The Ethiopian parliament has passed a law that bans the adoption of Ethiopian children by foreigners, a government spokesman and diplomats. A spokesman for Ethiopia’s ministry of women, children and youth affairs confirmed the passing of the law last week Tuesday without providing further details, but local media reports lauded the move claiming foreign adoptions have opened a door for different crimes against minors. The development follows an April moratorium on foreign adoptions issued by Ethiopia’s government which led to the suspension of dozens of cases, including some of parents who had already completed the legal adoption process.
