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Ethiopia: Protesters in towns surrounding Addis Ababa denounce TPLFEthiopia: Protesters in towns surrounding Addis Ababa denounce TPLF

Ethiopia: Protesters in towns surrounding Addis Ababa denounce TPLF

ESAT News (October 17, 2017) Residents in towns near the capital Addis Ababa continued anti-government protests on Tuesday and called…

8 years ago
Congress should call Ethiopia’s bluff and pass H. R. 128: says staff with Freedom HouseCongress should call Ethiopia’s bluff and pass H. R. 128: says staff with Freedom House

Congress should call Ethiopia’s bluff and pass H. R. 128: says staff with Freedom House

ESAT News (October 17, 2017) U.S. - Ethiopia counterterrorism partnership should not stop Congress from passing H. R. 128, a…

8 years ago
Anti-govt protests continue in Ethiopia as two killed in ChanchoAnti-govt protests continue in Ethiopia as two killed in Chancho

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…

8 years ago
I may be freed but my country is in prison: Temesgen DesalegnI may be freed but my country is in prison: Temesgen Desalegn

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…

8 years ago
Ethiopia: Bereket Simon submits resignationEthiopia: Bereket Simon submits resignation

Ethiopia: Bereket Simon submits resignation

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

8 years ago
Ethiopia: Moyale-Addis road closed as protest continuesEthiopia: Moyale-Addis road closed as protest continues

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…

8 years ago
Ethiopia: Journalist remain in prison despite completing his sentenceEthiopia: Journalist remain in prison despite completing his sentence

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.…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago
Ethiopia: Pending resignation, House Speaker presides over parliamentEthiopia: Pending resignation, House Speaker presides over parliament

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…

8 years ago
Somalia’s Defense Minister, Army Chief ResignSomalia’s Defense Minister, Army Chief Resign

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…

8 years ago