The unwillingness of the Unionist Party and the Muslim League to compromise caused Adem to resign in the fall of 1957. As Eritrean mobilization ensued the prevalence of the Eritrean Liberation Movement (ELM) was established gaining support of Christians and Muslims alike, as well as those left behind by Ethiopia’s economic liberalization policies. By May 1960, the Eritrean flag was expelled from the Assembly and the seal and name of the government replaced by, “Eritrean Administration under Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia.
The Unionist Party and Muslim League's refusal to negotiate led Adem to resign in 1957. As Eritrea began to take shape, the Eritrean Liberation Movement (ELM) gained traction, attracting support from Christians, Muslims, and those affected by Ethiopia's economic changes. By 1960, the Eritrean flag was removed from the Assembly, and the government's symbol and name were altered to, “Eritrean Administration under Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia.