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Ethiopia: ODF begins separate talks with govt, PG7 decries talksEthiopia: ODF begins separate talks with govt, PG7 decries talks

Ethiopia: ODF begins separate talks with govt, PG7 decries talks

By Engidu Woldie ESAT News (May 14, 2018) The Oromo Democratic Front (ODF), an Ethiopian opposition party based in the…

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South Sudan accuses Ethiopia of allowing rebels use territory to launch attackSouth Sudan accuses Ethiopia of allowing rebels use territory to launch attack

South Sudan accuses Ethiopia of allowing rebels use territory to launch attack

ESAT News (May 14, 2018) The government of South Sudan today accused neighboring Ethiopia of allowing rebels use its territory…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: Prosecutors dropped charges against prominent Swedish cardiologist and 61 othersEthiopia: Prosecutors dropped charges against prominent Swedish cardiologist and 61 others

Ethiopia: Prosecutors dropped charges against prominent Swedish cardiologist and 61 others

ESAT News (May 11, 2018) The state news agency reported that federal prosecutors dropped charges against Dr. Fikru Maru, an…

7 years ago
Security forces hang and kill woman as protest intensified in Somali region of EthiopiaSecurity forces hang and kill woman as protest intensified in Somali region of Ethiopia

Security forces hang and kill woman as protest intensified in Somali region of Ethiopia

ESAT News (May 11, 2018) Towns in the Somali region of Eastern Ethiopia continued protest against the regional administration led…

7 years ago
Dozens detained in Somali region of EthiopiaDozens detained in Somali region of Ethiopia

Dozens detained in Somali region of Ethiopia

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (May 9, 2018) Over 150 people have reportedly been detained in the Somali region of…

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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