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  ESAT News (January 4, 2017) Fnayae Yirdachew, the mother of prominent journalist, Temesgen Desalegn, pleaded with authorities to allow her visit the journalist serving a three year sentence on trumped up charges of defamation. In an open letter sent to higher officials of the government, including the prime minister, the mother said she was seriously concerned about the safety ...

  ESAT News (January 3, 2017) Regime security forces killed a resident of Bahir Dar on Monday. Ismael Ahmed, 38, a businessman, was killed at his residence by members of the “command post” that was given unlimited power by the state of emergency declared early in October. The security forces gave no explanation to their actions. The forces handcuffed Ahmed ...

  ESAT News (January 3, 2017) Ethiopian regime says five million people are in need of immediate food assistance. The National Disaster Risk Management Commission disclosed to local media that about one billion dollars is needed to mitigate the scourge. The Commission said 5.6 million people need immediate food assistance. According to the Commission several cattle have died due to ...