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Three killed in Ethiopia’s Somali region amid growing protestsThree killed in Ethiopia’s Somali region amid growing protests

Three killed in Ethiopia’s Somali region amid growing protests

ESAT News (May 8, 2018) Security forces have shot and killed three people in Togwochalle town in Eastern Ethiopia while…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: Security forces kill three in MIDROC Gold protestsEthiopia: Security forces kill three in MIDROC Gold protests

Ethiopia: Security forces kill three in MIDROC Gold protests

ESAT News (May 8, 2018) As protest against a gold mine in Southern Ethiopia continues, security forces shot and killed…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: Several people feared dead in renewed clashes in Moyale townEthiopia: Several people feared dead in renewed clashes in Moyale town

Ethiopia: Several people feared dead in renewed clashes in Moyale town

ESAT News (May 7, 2018) Several people are feared dead after the Somali Liyou police exchanged fire with the Oromo…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: Social media campaign demands release of political prisonerEthiopia: Social media campaign demands release of political prisoner

Ethiopia: Social media campaign demands release of political prisoner

ESAT News (May 7, 2018) A three-day social media campaign is underway calling for the release of Andargachew Tsege, a…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: Security forces attack and injure human rights head in Somali regionEthiopia: Security forces attack and injure human rights head in Somali region

Ethiopia: Security forces attack and injure human rights head in Somali region

ESAT News (May 4, 2018) Security forces have reportedly attacked and seriously injured a human rights head in the Somali…

7 years ago
Seven Ethiopians, one Somali shot and killed in South AfricaSeven Ethiopians, one Somali shot and killed in South Africa

Seven Ethiopians, one Somali shot and killed in South Africa

By Engidu Woldie ESAT News (May 4, 2018) Seven Ethiopians and one Somali vendors have been shot and killed in…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: “Without freedom of expression, freedom is just impossible,” says prominent journalistEthiopia: “Without freedom of expression, freedom is just impossible,” says prominent journalist

Ethiopia: “Without freedom of expression, freedom is just impossible,” says prominent journalist

ESAT News (May 3, 2018) In connection with the World Press Freedom Day, which is marked today around the world,…

7 years ago
Ethiopian housemaid viciously attacked by employer in BeirutEthiopian housemaid viciously attacked by employer in Beirut

Ethiopian housemaid viciously attacked by employer in Beirut

ESAT News (May 3, 2018) An Ethiopian housemaid in Beirut, Lebanon, was viciously attacked and left on the streets to…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: Hundreds of Amharas displaced from Benishangul GumuzEthiopia: Hundreds of Amharas displaced from Benishangul Gumuz

Ethiopia: Hundreds of Amharas displaced from Benishangul Gumuz

ESAT News (May 2, 2018) Hundreds of Amharas who have been displaced from Benishangul Gumuz region have come to the…

7 years ago
Protest against MIDROC gold continues in Southern EthiopiaProtest against MIDROC gold continues in Southern Ethiopia

Protest against MIDROC gold continues in Southern Ethiopia

ESAT News (May 1, 2018) Residents living near a gold mine in Southern Ethiopia took to the streets for the…

7 years ago