Eskinder Nega

Ethiopia: “Without freedom of expression, freedom is just impossible,” says prominent journalistEthiopia: “Without freedom of expression, freedom is just impossible,” says prominent journalist

Ethiopia: “Without freedom of expression, freedom is just impossible,” says prominent journalist

ESAT News (May 3, 2018) In connection with the World Press Freedom Day, which is marked today around the world,…

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Ethiopia: Immigration authorities return confiscated passport to Eskinder NegaEthiopia: Immigration authorities return confiscated passport to Eskinder Nega

Ethiopia: Immigration authorities return confiscated passport to Eskinder Nega

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (April 20, 2018) A day after immigration authorities banned Eskinder Nega from leaving the country,…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: Rearrested journalists, bloggers and politicians releasedEthiopia: Rearrested journalists, bloggers and politicians released

Ethiopia: Rearrested journalists, bloggers and politicians released

By Engidu Woldie ESAT News (April 5, 2018) Journalists, bloggers and politicians were released today eleven days after they were…

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Ethiopia: Arrest and detention continues under martial lawEthiopia: Arrest and detention continues under martial law

Ethiopia: Arrest and detention continues under martial law

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (April 4, 2018) Security forces have continued arrest and intimidation in various parts of the…

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Ethiopia: Rearrest of journalist outrageous attack on right of free expression, says Pen AmericaEthiopia: Rearrest of journalist outrageous attack on right of free expression, says Pen America

Ethiopia: Rearrest of journalist outrageous attack on right of free expression, says Pen America

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (March 30, 2018) The re-arrest of Eskinder Nega is inhumane and an outrageous attack on…

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Ethiopia: Detained journalists, bloggers moved from police station to jailEthiopia: Detained journalists, bloggers moved from police station to jail

Ethiopia: Detained journalists, bloggers moved from police station to jail

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (March 29, 2018) Dissidents, journalists and bloggers detained at a police station on Sunday for…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: Press watchdogs call for release of journalists, bloggersEthiopia: Press watchdogs call for release of journalists, bloggers

Ethiopia: Press watchdogs call for release of journalists, bloggers

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (March 27, 2018) International press freedom organizations have called for the release of journalists and…

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Ethiopia: Dissidents, journalists remain in detention over flag displayEthiopia: Dissidents, journalists remain in detention over flag display

Ethiopia: Dissidents, journalists remain in detention over flag display

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (March 26, 2018) Over a dozen members of opposition parties, journalists and bloggers who were…

7 years ago
BREAKING: Journalists, activists and politicians arrested, againBREAKING: Journalists, activists and politicians arrested, again

BREAKING: Journalists, activists and politicians arrested, again

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (March 25, 2018) A dozen members of the opposition, activists, and journalists have been detained…

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State of emergency tantamounts to declaration of war on people of Ethiopia, says U.S. expert on AfricaState of emergency tantamounts to declaration of war on people of Ethiopia, says U.S. expert on Africa

State of emergency tantamounts to declaration of war on people of Ethiopia, says U.S. expert on Africa

By Engidu Woldie ESAT News (February 18, 2018) An expert on Africa with a Washington think tank says the state…

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