Political Prisoners

Ethiopia release 300 political prisonersEthiopia release 300 political prisoners

Ethiopia release 300 political prisoners

ESAT News (June 15, 2018) Another 304 political prisoners were released today and all but 15 had been charged with…

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Ethiopia: Political prisoners goes on hunger strikeEthiopia: Political prisoners goes on hunger strike

Ethiopia: Political prisoners goes on hunger strike

ESAT News (May 28, 2018) Political prisoners at Ethiopia’s notorious Qillinto prison went on hunger strike today on the occasion…

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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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BREAKING: Ethiopian Prime Minister submits resignationBREAKING: Ethiopian Prime Minister submits resignation

BREAKING: Ethiopian Prime Minister submits resignation

By Engidu Woldie ESAT News (February 15, 2018) In a televised address to the nation, Ethiopia's Prime Minister, Hailemariam Desalegn,…

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Ethiopia: Euphoria and mixed feelings as prisoners of conscience walk freeEthiopia: Euphoria and mixed feelings as prisoners of conscience walk free

Ethiopia: Euphoria and mixed feelings as prisoners of conscience walk free

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (February 14, 2018) A number of political prisoners were freed today and were welcomed at…

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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: Epiphany celebrations turn anti-TPLF protestsEthiopia: Epiphany celebrations turn anti-TPLF protests

Ethiopia: Epiphany celebrations turn anti-TPLF protests

ESAT News (January 18, 2018) Residents of several towns who came out to escort the Ark of the Covenant and…

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Merera Gudina calls for release of all political prisoners as he walks freeMerera Gudina calls for release of all political prisoners as he walks free

Merera Gudina calls for release of all political prisoners as he walks free

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (January 17, 2018) A day after spokesperson for the Ethiopian regime, Negeri Lencho, says the…

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Ethiopia: TPLF to release hundreds of political prisoners dropping chargesEthiopia: TPLF to release hundreds of political prisoners dropping charges

Ethiopia: TPLF to release hundreds of political prisoners dropping charges

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (January 15, 2018) Hundreds of political prisoners would be freed as early as Wednesday as…

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Ethiopia: Courts continue handing down prison terms to political prisonersEthiopia: Courts continue handing down prison terms to political prisoners

Ethiopia: Courts continue handing down prison terms to political prisoners

ESAT News (January 11, 2018) Ethiopian courts, seen by many as instruments of the oppressive regime, have continued handing down…

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