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BREAKING: Ethiopian Prime Minister submits resignationBREAKING: Ethiopian Prime Minister submits resignation

BREAKING: Ethiopian Prime Minister submits resignation

By Engidu Woldie ESAT News (February 15, 2018) In a televised address to the nation, Ethiopia's Prime Minister, Hailemariam Desalegn,…

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Ethiopia: Euphoria and mixed feelings as prisoners of conscience walk freeEthiopia: Euphoria and mixed feelings as prisoners of conscience walk free

Ethiopia: Euphoria and mixed feelings as prisoners of conscience walk free

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (February 14, 2018) A number of political prisoners were freed today and were welcomed at…

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Eskinder Nega, Andualem Arage and hundreds others to walk free as pressure mounts against regimeEskinder Nega, Andualem Arage and hundreds others to walk free as pressure mounts against regime

Eskinder Nega, Andualem Arage and hundreds others to walk free as pressure mounts against regime

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (February 13, 2018) A prominent journalist and an opposition leader will walk free on Wednesday…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: “Stay-at-home” strike shifts to street protest despite call for calmEthiopia: “Stay-at-home” strike shifts to street protest despite call for calm

Ethiopia: “Stay-at-home” strike shifts to street protest despite call for calm

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (February 13, 2018) A three day “stay-at-home” strike that began yesterday in the vast Oromo…

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Ethiopia: Bekele Gerba and six others released from jailEthiopia: Bekele Gerba and six others released from jail

Ethiopia: Bekele Gerba and six others released from jail

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (February 13, 2018) A leading Oromo opposition leader Bekele Gerba and six other members of…

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Ethiopia: Three day stay-at-home protest begins as prosecutors “suspend” charges against Bekele Gerba et alEthiopia: Three day stay-at-home protest begins as prosecutors “suspend” charges against Bekele Gerba et al

Ethiopia: Three day stay-at-home protest begins as prosecutors “suspend” charges against Bekele Gerba et al

ESAT News (February 12, 2018) Towns across the Oromo region today saw the beginning of a three day stay-at-home protest…

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Hamaressa killings UpdateHamaressa killings Update

Hamaressa killings Update

ESAT News (February 12, 2018) Victims killed on Sunday by TPLF/Agazi forces were trying to stop a truck carrying contraband…

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At least four killed in IDP camp in Eastern EthiopiaAt least four killed in IDP camp in Eastern Ethiopia

At least four killed in IDP camp in Eastern Ethiopia

By Engidu Woldie ESAT News (February 12, 2018) Four people, including a local police officer, were killed on Sunday when…

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Ethiopia: Regime set precondition on release of Eskinder Nega, Andualem ArageEthiopia: Regime set precondition on release of Eskinder Nega, Andualem Arage

Ethiopia: Regime set precondition on release of Eskinder Nega, Andualem Arage

By Engidu Woldie ESAT News (February 9, 2018) Prison authorities have demanded that Eskinder Nega and Andualem Arage, two prominent…

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Twenty-five Ethiopians feared drowned after forced to swim to Yemeni shoreTwenty-five Ethiopians feared drowned after forced to swim to Yemeni shore

Twenty-five Ethiopians feared drowned after forced to swim to Yemeni shore

By Engidu Woldie ESAT News (February 9, 2018) Twenty-five Ethiopians are feared drowned after being forced by smugglers to swim…

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