Ethiopia protests

Ethiopia: Three day stay-at-home protest begins as prosecutors “suspend” charges against Bekele Gerba et alEthiopia: Three day stay-at-home protest begins as prosecutors “suspend” charges against Bekele Gerba et al

Ethiopia: Three day stay-at-home protest begins as prosecutors “suspend” charges against Bekele Gerba et al

ESAT News (February 12, 2018) Towns across the Oromo region today saw the beginning of a three day stay-at-home protest…

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At least four killed in IDP camp in Eastern EthiopiaAt least four killed in IDP camp in Eastern Ethiopia

At least four killed in IDP camp in Eastern Ethiopia

By Engidu Woldie ESAT News (February 12, 2018) Four people, including a local police officer, were killed on Sunday when…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: Regime set precondition on release of Eskinder Nega, Andualem ArageEthiopia: Regime set precondition on release of Eskinder Nega, Andualem Arage

Ethiopia: Regime set precondition on release of Eskinder Nega, Andualem Arage

By Engidu Woldie ESAT News (February 9, 2018) Prison authorities have demanded that Eskinder Nega and Andualem Arage, two prominent…

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Ethiopia: Unwavering public pressure force regime to release over 700 political prisonersEthiopia: Unwavering public pressure force regime to release over 700 political prisoners

Ethiopia: Unwavering public pressure force regime to release over 700 political prisoners

By Engidu Woldie ESAT News (February 8, 2018) The dictatorship in Ethiopia has continued to respond, albeit rather slowly ,…

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Ethiopia: Activists held cyber campaign on remittances embargoEthiopia: Activists held cyber campaign on remittances embargo

Ethiopia: Activists held cyber campaign on remittances embargo

ESAT News (February 7, 2017) Ethiopian activists in the Diaspora today held a one day social media campaign to encourage…

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Ethiopia: TPLF faction to depose Chief of Staff Samora YunisEthiopia: TPLF faction to depose Chief of Staff Samora Yunis

Ethiopia: TPLF faction to depose Chief of Staff Samora Yunis

By Engidu Woldie ESAT News (February 7, 2018) A faction of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), a regime ruling…

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Ethiopia: Court gave Bekele Gerba, et al additional six months for second timeEthiopia: Court gave Bekele Gerba, et al additional six months for second time

Ethiopia: Court gave Bekele Gerba, et al additional six months for second time

ESAT News (February 5, 2018) A court in Addis Ababa sentenced a prominent opposition figure, Bekele Gerba, Secretary General for…

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U.S. gave 28 day ultimatum to Ethiopia regime to allow UN rapporteursU.S. gave 28 day ultimatum to Ethiopia regime to allow UN rapporteurs

U.S. gave 28 day ultimatum to Ethiopia regime to allow UN rapporteurs

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (February 2, 2017) The United States on Wednesday gave a 28 day ultimatum to the…

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Ethiopia: TPLF soldiers arrest hundreds of youth in Northern EthiopiaEthiopia: TPLF soldiers arrest hundreds of youth in Northern Ethiopia

Ethiopia: TPLF soldiers arrest hundreds of youth in Northern Ethiopia

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (January 31, 2018) Soldiers for the TPLF regime known as Agazi have arrested hundreds of…

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Al-Amoudi refuses to hand over money for his freedom, authorities arrest his relativesAl-Amoudi refuses to hand over money for his freedom, authorities arrest his relatives

Al-Amoudi refuses to hand over money for his freedom, authorities arrest his relatives

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (January 31, 2018) Reports coming out of Saudi Arabia say Ethiopian born Saudi billionaire, Mohammed…

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