state of emergency

Ethiopia: Qeerroo extends fuel blockade by weekEthiopia: Qeerroo extends fuel blockade by week

Ethiopia: Qeerroo extends fuel blockade by week

ESAT News (March 20, 2018) The week long blockade on transportation of fuel and fuel truck operation that was called…

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Ethiopia: Week long fuel blockade scheduled to end today while activists press for extension of campaignEthiopia: Week long fuel blockade scheduled to end today while activists press for extension of campaign

Ethiopia: Week long fuel blockade scheduled to end today while activists press for extension of campaign

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (March 19, 2018) The weeklong blockade on distribution of fuel in Ethiopia that crippled major…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: Diplomatic community distressed about unfolding political turmoilEthiopia: Diplomatic community distressed about unfolding political turmoil

Ethiopia: Diplomatic community distressed about unfolding political turmoil

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (March 19, 2018) The diplomatic community in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa expressed concern over the…

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Kenya & region should prepare for implosion of Ethiopia, experts warnKenya & region should prepare for implosion of Ethiopia, experts warn

Kenya & region should prepare for implosion of Ethiopia, experts warn

ESAT News (March 16, 2018) The crisis in Ethiopia is catching the headlines in Kenya media and analysts in the…

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Kenya Red Cross says 8,500 Ethiopians seeking asylumKenya Red Cross says 8,500 Ethiopians seeking asylum

Kenya Red Cross says 8,500 Ethiopians seeking asylum

ESAT News (March 15, 2018) The Kenya Red Cross said the number of people coming to the country seeking asylum…

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Ethiopia: Oromo official detained for demanding justice for Moyale killingsEthiopia: Oromo official detained for demanding justice for Moyale killings

Ethiopia: Oromo official detained for demanding justice for Moyale killings

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (March 15, 2018) An official has been detained in Ethiopia for denouncing the regime and…

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Ethiopia admits nearly 40,000 fled to Kenya after army killed thirteen in Moyale townEthiopia admits nearly 40,000 fled to Kenya after army killed thirteen in Moyale town

Ethiopia admits nearly 40,000 fled to Kenya after army killed thirteen in Moyale town

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (March 14, 2018) The national broadcaster said 39,825 residents of Moyale have fled to neighboring…

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Ethiopia: Prominent blogger jailedEthiopia: Prominent blogger jailed

Ethiopia: Prominent blogger jailed

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (March 9, 2018) Ethiopian regime security detained a prominent blogger and university professor on the…

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Tillerson’s Ethiopia “democracy” remark raises eyebrowsTillerson’s Ethiopia “democracy” remark raises eyebrows

Tillerson’s Ethiopia “democracy” remark raises eyebrows

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (March 9, 2018) Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s remark in Addis Ababa on Thursday that…

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Ethiopia: Five officials of OPDO jailed accused of inciting strikesEthiopia: Five officials of OPDO jailed accused of inciting strikes

Ethiopia: Five officials of OPDO jailed accused of inciting strikes

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (March 7, 2018) Five officials of the Oromo People’s Democratic Organization (OPDO) have reportedly been…

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