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Ethiopia: Officials say over 11,000 arrested after state of emergency, opposition says figure much higher

ESAT News (November 12, 2016) A board entrusted with overseeing the martial law declared by the repressive regime in Ethiopia…

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Ethiopia: South Omo stands up against regime forces

ESAT News (November 10, 2016) The indigenous people of south Omo, who have been the target of land grab by…

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Ethiopia to lose 400 million dollars from tourism

ESAT News (November 11, 2016) Ethiopia is expected to lose about 400 million dollars from tourism in the current budget…

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S. Sudan rebel leader congratulates U.S president-elect

ESAT News (November 11, 2016) South Sudan’s ex-First Vice President, Riek Machar has congratulated the newly elected United States President,…

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Ethiopian opposition briefs members of EU Parliament

ESAT News (November 9, 216) Ethiopian opposition party representatives and marathon star Feyissa Lelisa  on Wednesday briefed members of the…

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Ethiopia: Dozens killed in skirmish between regime forces and freedom fighters

ESAT News (November 9, 2016) A skirmish between regime forces and freedom fighters in northern Ethiopian continued for the second…

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Teachers, students strike defying martial law

ESAT News (November 9, 2016) Teachers and students in Mota, East Gojam in the northern Ethiopia went on strike defying…

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Ethiopia: Time to address grave human rights concerns, says rights group

ESAT News (November 9, 2016) The Ethiopian government must take concrete steps to address grave human rights concerns in the…

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Ethiopia: The Sultan of Afar says his people will rise up against tyranny

ESAT News (November 8, 2016) The Sultan of Afar, Hanfareh Ali Mirah, said his people will join the people of…

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Ethiopian regime lifts ban on diplomats traveling outside the capital

ESAT News (November 8, 2016) Ethiopian officials on Tuesday announced that the ban on diplomats not to travel beyond 25…

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