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Taxi strike in Ethiopia’s capital grips the city of 4 millionTaxi strike in Ethiopia’s capital grips the city of 4 million

Taxi strike in Ethiopia’s capital grips the city of 4 million

  ESAT News (February 29, 2016) Amid a growing protest against the iron fist government in Ethiopia, daily commutes in…

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Taxi Strike brought Addis Ababa to a standstill, Roads blocked in GondarTaxi Strike brought Addis Ababa to a standstill, Roads blocked in Gondar

Taxi Strike brought Addis Ababa to a standstill, Roads blocked in Gondar

ESAT (February 29, 2016) Taxi drivers brought Addis Ababa to a standstill on Monday February 29, 2016. Thousands of commuters…

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BREAKING: Warmonger minority despots in Ethiopia amass army, heavy artillery near the border with EritreaBREAKING: Warmonger minority despots in Ethiopia amass army, heavy artillery near the border with Eritrea

BREAKING: Warmonger minority despots in Ethiopia amass army, heavy artillery near the border with Eritrea

ESAT News (February 26, 2016) The Ethiopian government has been building up its army and weaponry near the country’s border…

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Civil society organizations call on the UN Human Rights Council to act on Ethiopian government to stop arbitrary killings and human rights violationsCivil society organizations call on the UN Human Rights Council to act on Ethiopian government to stop arbitrary killings and human rights violations

Civil society organizations call on the UN Human Rights Council to act on Ethiopian government to stop arbitrary killings and human rights violations

ESAT News (February 26, 2016) Nine international and regional civil society organizations, CSOs, called on the UN Human Rights Council…

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Abba Gada, Oromo traditional leaders, warn of the consequences of killings in the Oromia region of EthiopiaAbba Gada, Oromo traditional leaders, warn of the consequences of killings in the Oromia region of Ethiopia

Abba Gada, Oromo traditional leaders, warn of the consequences of killings in the Oromia region of Ethiopia

ESAT News (February 25, 2016)   The council of Abba Gada, an assembly of revered Oromo traditional leaders has passed…

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Death toll rising in West Arsi, regime using American Humvees to crackdown on protesters, Zenawi’s portrait set ablazeDeath toll rising in West Arsi, regime using American Humvees to crackdown on protesters, Zenawi’s portrait set ablaze

Death toll rising in West Arsi, regime using American Humvees to crackdown on protesters, Zenawi’s portrait set ablaze

News (February 18, 2016) The protest in West Arsi, Oromia region of Ethiopia, continued today despite brutal crackdown by the…

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Local militia in Oromia region kill members of Agazi forces in retaliation for the killing of peaceful protestersLocal militia in Oromia region kill members of Agazi forces in retaliation for the killing of peaceful protesters

Local militia in Oromia region kill members of Agazi forces in retaliation for the killing of peaceful protesters

ESAT News (February 15, 2016) The protest in the Oromia region of Ethiopia that is well into its third month…

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Protest at the Grand Anwar Mosque in Addis Ababa following Friday prayersProtest at the Grand Anwar Mosque in Addis Ababa following Friday prayers

Protest at the Grand Anwar Mosque in Addis Ababa following Friday prayers

ESAT News (February 13, 2016) Ethiopian Muslims staged a protest rally at the Grand Anwar Mosque in the capital Addis…

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Tension remains high in Gambella, Five killed in the last two days of ethnic violenceTension remains high in Gambella, Five killed in the last two days of ethnic violence

Tension remains high in Gambella, Five killed in the last two days of ethnic violence

ESAT News (February 12, 2016) Reliable sources in Gambella say tensions remain high in Gambella despite attempt by high ranking…

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Ethiopian regime forces arrest dozens in Guji, South Ethiopia, as protest continues unabatedEthiopian regime forces arrest dozens in Guji, South Ethiopia, as protest continues unabated

Ethiopian regime forces arrest dozens in Guji, South Ethiopia, as protest continues unabated

ESAT News (February 12, 2016) Security forces arrested at least thirty seven people in Guji, south Ethiopia in a bid…

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