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171 arrested in western Ethiopia in connection with deadly violence, displacement171 arrested in western Ethiopia in connection with deadly violence, displacement

171 arrested in western Ethiopia in connection with deadly violence, displacement

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (January 8, 2019) A command post set up to monitor security in western Ethiopia says…

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Ethiopia: Residents of Shire in Tigray blocked movement of troopsEthiopia: Residents of Shire in Tigray blocked movement of troops

Ethiopia: Residents of Shire in Tigray blocked movement of troops

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (January 8, 2019) Residents of the town of Shire in Tigray blocked movement of troops…

6 years ago
Ethiopia: West Guji declares ‘peace week’ in hopes of ending deadly violenceEthiopia: West Guji declares ‘peace week’ in hopes of ending deadly violence

Ethiopia: West Guji declares ‘peace week’ in hopes of ending deadly violence

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (January 7, 2019) A ‘peace week’ has been declared in the troubled west Guji zone…

6 years ago
Ethiopia, Eritrea reopen yet another borderEthiopia, Eritrea reopen yet another border

Ethiopia, Eritrea reopen yet another border

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (January 7, 2019) Leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea today opened their western border crossing and…

6 years ago
Ethiopia: Oromo regional govt accuses OLF of violating peace accordEthiopia: Oromo regional govt accuses OLF of violating peace accord

Ethiopia: Oromo regional govt accuses OLF of violating peace accord

ESAT News (January 4, 2019) The Oromo regional government says the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), a separatist opposition party, has…

6 years ago
Agency finalizes structural, legal framework to facilitate Diaspora participation in Ethiopia’s developmentAgency finalizes structural, legal framework to facilitate Diaspora participation in Ethiopia’s development

Agency finalizes structural, legal framework to facilitate Diaspora participation in Ethiopia’s development

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (January 4, 2019) The Ethiopian Diaspora Agency says it has finalized structural and legal frameworks…

6 years ago
Ethiopian Christmas brings pardon to over 500 prisonersEthiopian Christmas brings pardon to over 500 prisoners

Ethiopian Christmas brings pardon to over 500 prisoners

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (January 3, 2019) This year’s Ethiopian Christmas, to be celebrated on Monday January 7th, brought…

6 years ago
ONLF says peace and stability should reign before rushing into electionsONLF says peace and stability should reign before rushing into elections

ONLF says peace and stability should reign before rushing into elections

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (January 3, 2019) The Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) said while it is eager to…

6 years ago