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ESAT News (April 27, 2017) Ethiopia ranked 150th out of 180 countries in the 2017 press freedom index rankings by Reporters Without Borders. The press freedom organization said the Ethiopian regime systematically  uses the country’s anti-terror law against journalists. “Terrorism charges have been systematically used against journalists ever since the 2009 terrorism law took effect. The charges carry long jail ...

  ESAT News (April 27, 2017) Ruling party operatives are encouraging families who lost their loved ones in the anti-government protest last summer to register in a bid to receive compensations, while also telling them to be witnesses in charges to be brought against local militia and opposition party members, whom the regime would hold responsible for the death of ...

ESAT News (April 27, 2017) The Embassy of the United States in Addis Ababa on Thursday warned citizens of the dangers of travelling to Gondar where a series of grenade attack have been reported in recent weeks. “The Embassy recommends U.S. citizens carefully consider whether travel to Gondar is necessary at this time.  All U.S. citizens residing in or traveling ...

  ESAT News (April 26, 2017) Regime security forces have arrested two former officials of the Somali region of Ethiopia for exposing the drought and the cholera outbreak that is ravaging the region. Mubashir Dubadi former head of finance in Somali region and Muhammed Mahmmed former head of communications affairs were arrested on Tuesday in Addis Ababa and taken to ...