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Anti-govt protests continue in Ethiopia as two killed in Chancho

ESAT News (October 16, 2017) Protests continued for the second week in Ethiopia’s Oromo region as Agazi forces of the…

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I may be freed but my country is in prison: Temesgen Desalegn

ESAT News (October 16, 2017) Temesgen Desalegn, a prominent journalist released on Sunday after three years in jail, said he…

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Ethiopia: Bereket Simon submits resignation

    by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (October 16, 2017) Bereket Simon, a high ranking political figure with the ruling…

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Ethiopia: Moyale-Addis road closed as protest continues

ESAT News (October 13, 2017) The Moyale-Addis road has been closed for the second day as anti-government protests continue in…

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Ethiopia: Journalist remain in prison despite completing his sentence

ESAT News (October 13, 2017) Authorities refused to release a prominent journalist despite completing his three year sentence without parole.…

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Ethiopia: Unrest continues in Oromo region, six killed in Borena

ESAT News (October 12, 2017) Security forces opened fire and killed six people in Borena, south Ethiopia, while 20 others…

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Ethiopia: Pending resignation, House Speaker presides over parliament

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (October 12, 2017) Speaker of the Ethiopian parliament, Abadula Gemeda, who submitted his resignation last…

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Somalia’s Defense Minister, Army Chief Resign

ESAT News (October 12, 2017) Somalia’s defense minister and army chief have resigned as the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab group steps up…

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Ethiopia: Oromo region rocked with renewed protests, four killed in Shashemene

ESAT News (October 11, 2017) Protesters took to the streets in Ambo, Shashemene, Wollega, Hararghe, Adaba and other towns in…

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Ethiopia: Nine killed in clashes between Afaris and Tigray security forces

ESAT News (October 11, 2017) Nine people were killed in clashes between the Afaris and security forces of the Tigray…

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