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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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