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Eritrea calls media reports of deaths in protest spinEritrea calls media reports of deaths in protest spin

Eritrea calls media reports of deaths in protest spin

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (November 3, 2017) Reports by media outlets including Al Jazeera, Associated Press and the BBC…

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Ethiopian migrants in Libya call for helpEthiopian migrants in Libya call for help

Ethiopian migrants in Libya call for help

ESAT News (November 2, 2017) Hundreds of Ethiopian migrants in Libya who escaped political persecution back home have called for…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: Redemption of country should be priority, say exiled labor union leadersEthiopia: Redemption of country should be priority, say exiled labor union leaders

Ethiopia: Redemption of country should be priority, say exiled labor union leaders

ESAT News (November 2, 2017) Ethiopian former labor confederation leaders in exile said the focus now should be the redemption…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: Cassation bench overrules bail granted to Bekele GerbaEthiopia: Cassation bench overrules bail granted to Bekele Gerba

Ethiopia: Cassation bench overrules bail granted to Bekele Gerba

ESAT News (November 1, 2017) A cassation bench with the Ethiopian Supreme court has reportedly overruled an earlier decision by…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: Congressman urges House to vote on Ethiopian resolutionEthiopia: Congressman urges House to vote on Ethiopian resolution

Ethiopia: Congressman urges House to vote on Ethiopian resolution

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (November 1, 2017) Representative Mike Coffman of Colorado today urge the House of Representative to…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: Nine killed in clashes in Benishangul GumuzEthiopia: Nine killed in clashes in Benishangul Gumuz

Ethiopia: Nine killed in clashes in Benishangul Gumuz

ESAT News (October 31, 2017) Reports reaching ESAT say nine people were killed in ethnic attacks allegedly instigated by operatives…

7 years ago
British International Development Secretary urges his govt secure release of Andy TsigeBritish International Development Secretary urges his govt secure release of Andy Tsige

British International Development Secretary urges his govt secure release of Andy Tsige

ESAT News (October 31, 2017) Urging his government to get the release of Andargachew Tsige, an Ethiopian born British citizen…

7 years ago
Ethiopian ‘Red Terror’ suspect goes on trial in the NetherlandsEthiopian ‘Red Terror’ suspect goes on trial in the Netherlands

Ethiopian ‘Red Terror’ suspect goes on trial in the Netherlands

ESAT News (October 31, 2017) An Ethiopian born Dutch citizen is on trial in the Netherlands for his alleged crimes…

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Ethiopia: Court grants Bekele Gerba bailEthiopia: Court grants Bekele Gerba bail

Ethiopia: Court grants Bekele Gerba bail

ESAT News (October 30, 2017) The supreme court of Ethiopia granted bail to Bekele Gerba, one of the key opposition…

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Ethiopia: At least thirty killed in a week as ethnic clashes, protests continueEthiopia: At least thirty killed in a week as ethnic clashes, protests continue

Ethiopia: At least thirty killed in a week as ethnic clashes, protests continue

ESAT News (October 30, 2017) At least thirty people were killed in Ethiopia as ethnic clashes and anti-government protests have…

7 years ago