violence

Ethiopia: Violence in Dire Dawa left several woundedEthiopia: Violence in Dire Dawa left several wounded

Ethiopia: Violence in Dire Dawa left several wounded

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (January 24, 2019) Violence that began on Monday in Ethiopia’s eastern commercial town left several…

6 years ago
Ethiopia: 14 years later, inquiry commission demands to present its report on post-election violenceEthiopia: 14 years later, inquiry commission demands to present its report on post-election violence

Ethiopia: 14 years later, inquiry commission demands to present its report on post-election violence

  by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (January 21, 2019) Exiled leaders of an inquiry commission that was set up in…

6 years ago
171 arrested in western Ethiopia in connection with deadly violence, displacement171 arrested in western Ethiopia in connection with deadly violence, displacement

171 arrested in western Ethiopia in connection with deadly violence, displacement

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (January 8, 2019) A command post set up to monitor security in western Ethiopia says…

6 years ago
Ethiopia: West Guji declares ‘peace week’ in hopes of ending deadly violenceEthiopia: West Guji declares ‘peace week’ in hopes of ending deadly violence

Ethiopia: West Guji declares ‘peace week’ in hopes of ending deadly violence

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (January 7, 2019) A ‘peace week’ has been declared in the troubled west Guji zone…

6 years ago
Ethiopia: Oromo regional govt accuses OLF of violating peace accordEthiopia: Oromo regional govt accuses OLF of violating peace accord

Ethiopia: Oromo regional govt accuses OLF of violating peace accord

ESAT News (January 4, 2019) The Oromo regional government says the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), a separatist opposition party, has…

6 years ago
Ethiopia: 25 people killed in ethnic violenceEthiopia: 25 people killed in ethnic violence

Ethiopia: 25 people killed in ethnic violence

ESAT News (January 2, 2019) At least 25 people were killed in the last few days of ethnic violence in…

6 years ago
41 killed in violence in Western Ethiopia, suspects apprehended41 killed in violence in Western Ethiopia, suspects apprehended

41 killed in violence in Western Ethiopia, suspects apprehended

Alemayehu Ejigu, Commissioner of police for the Oromo region by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (December 24, 2018) Police commissioner for…

6 years ago
Ethiopia: 80,000 displaced in a week of violence in MoyaleEthiopia: 80,000 displaced in a week of violence in Moyale

Ethiopia: 80,000 displaced in a week of violence in Moyale

ESAT News (December 19, 2018) Over 80,000 people were forced to flee Moyale, Ethiopia’s town on the southern border, in…

6 years ago
Ethiopia: Fire broke out at troubled Assosa UniversityEthiopia: Fire broke out at troubled Assosa University

Ethiopia: Fire broke out at troubled Assosa University

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (November 26, 2018) A fire has reportedly broke out today at a building in Assosa…

6 years ago
Three killed in Assosa UniversityThree killed in Assosa University

Three killed in Assosa University

ESAT News (November 21, 2018) Three students have reportedly been killed in Assosa University in Western Ethiopia. The Minister of…

6 years ago