ESAT News

Ethiopia: Poster child of protest in Amhara, Nigist Yirga, freed from jail

By Engidu Woldie ESAT News (February 20, 2018) Nigist Yirga, a young activist from northern Ethiopia, who has been jailed…

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Ethiopia: Colonel Demeke Zewdu freed amid new wave of strikes in Amhara region

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (February 19, 2010) A leading figure of the resistance movement in the Amhara region, Colonel…

7 years ago

Only a constructive dialogue among all stakeholders resolves crisis in Ethiopia: EU

ESAT News (February 19, 2018) The European Union said in a statement today that “only a constructive dialogue among all…

7 years ago

Ethiopia declares state of emergency

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (February 16, 2018) Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers declared a state of emergency effective today February…

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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 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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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 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 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 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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