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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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UNHCR staff in Kenya accused of demanding bribes, sexual favors by Ethiopian political refugees

ESAT News (October 10, 2017) Staff of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Nairobi, Kenya have been…

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