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Ethiopian regime to release “some” political prisoners as popular pressure mountsEthiopian regime to release “some” political prisoners as popular pressure mounts

Ethiopian regime to release “some” political prisoners as popular pressure mounts

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (January 3, 2018) In an unprecedented move by a regime known for cruel treatment of…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: More Agazi forces deployed to protesting regions, universitiesEthiopia: More Agazi forces deployed to protesting regions, universities

Ethiopia: More Agazi forces deployed to protesting regions, universities

ESAT News (January 1, 2018) As protests against TPLF continues in several towns and universities across the nation, the TPLF…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: Worldwide task force calls for remittance embargoEthiopia: Worldwide task force calls for remittance embargo

Ethiopia: Worldwide task force calls for remittance embargo

ESAT News (January 2, 2018) A worldwide Ethiopian joint task force has called for Ethiopians in the Diaspora to stop…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: Three arrested for stealing and illegal use of riot police uniformsEthiopia: Three arrested for stealing and illegal use of riot police uniforms

Ethiopia: Three arrested for stealing and illegal use of riot police uniforms

ESAT News (January 1, 2018) Three people were arrested in Ambo town, west of the capital Addis Ababa for stealing…

7 years ago
Agony of Ethiopians in Libya continues as their gov’t ignores call for helpAgony of Ethiopians in Libya continues as their gov’t ignores call for help

Agony of Ethiopians in Libya continues as their gov’t ignores call for help

ESAT News (January 1, 2018) Five Ethiopians were dead at the hands of human traffickers in Libya. Ethiopians who spoke…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: Two killed as protesters clash with security forcesEthiopia: Two killed as protesters clash with security forces

Ethiopia: Two killed as protesters clash with security forces

ESAT News (December 29, 2017) Security forces killed two people in Horogudru-Shambu, West Wollega as protests continue against a regime…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: Student protest turn violent as fifty detained in AmboEthiopia: Student protest turn violent as fifty detained in Ambo

Ethiopia: Student protest turn violent as fifty detained in Ambo

ESAT News (December 29, 2017) Four students were injured in Bule Hora University as anti-TPLF protesters clashed with regime supporters.…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: Patriarchate in exile called for formation of caretaker gov’tEthiopia: Patriarchate in exile called for formation of caretaker gov’t

Ethiopia: Patriarchate in exile called for formation of caretaker gov’t

By Engidu Woldie ESAT News (December 28, 2017) Expressing deep concern over the current political crisis in Ethiopia, the exiled…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: Teddy Afro wishes to perform in AsmaraEthiopia: Teddy Afro wishes to perform in Asmara

Ethiopia: Teddy Afro wishes to perform in Asmara

ESAT News (December 28, 2017) Ethiopia’s pop star Teddy Afro says he wishes to perform in the Eritrean capital of…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: Eight South Sudanese killed in refugee camp in GambellaEthiopia: Eight South Sudanese killed in refugee camp in Gambella

Ethiopia: Eight South Sudanese killed in refugee camp in Gambella

ESAT News (December 28, 2017) Gunmen killed eight South Sudanese refugees, including women and children at Dima Refugee Camp in…

7 years ago