Ethiopia Crisis
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News: Fed. court orders investigation into police beating of Eskinder Nega, grants police 13 more days
Eskinder Nega. Image: social media Mahlet Fasil @MahletFasil Addis Abeba, July 17/2020– Judges at the Federal High Court Lideta Branch…
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In-depth Analysis: Spate of targeted attacks, excessive use of force by security in Oromia leave death trails, destruction
After the devastation, residents of Shshemene are trying to put their lives back on track, as vendors returned to their…
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News: PM Abiy says planned attempt to ignite civil war, communal violence in Ethiopia thwarted; thanked law enforcement agencies, the public
PM Abiy’s address was partially aired after the 1:00 PM local time news bulletin this afternoon. His office said the…
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News: Federal police accused Jawar Mohammed and others of attempts to repeat June 22 high level assassinations
Deputy Commissioner Zelalem Mengiste vowed that “negotiations” are no longer to be pursued from now as will “mediation.” Mahlet Fasil…
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News: Addis Abeba Police says ten people killed in the city & there were plans to instigate communal violence
Addis Abeba Police Commission Commissioner Getu Argaw’s statement was broadcast via all state owned TV stations including EBC Etenesh Abera…
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News Alert: 81 people killed as protests against Oromo artist assassination continue; the late artist’s uncle among those killed in Ambo today
The late artist Haacaaluu Hundeessaa performing his 2015 hit song “Maalan Jira” Mahlet Fasil @MahletFasil July 01/2020- Ararsa Merdassa, Oromia…
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News Alert: At least 50 people killed as protests over assassinated Oromo artist continue; police confirm arrest of Jawar Mohammed, Bekele Gerba & 33 others
It is now confirmed that protesters in Harar city have toppled down the statue of Ras Mekonnen yesterday July 01/2020…
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News Alert: At least seven people killed in Adama, Chiro as protests engulf Oromia following the killing of prominent Oromo artist
Thousands of mourners gathered around the Hospital when authorities were escorting the body of the late Haacaaluu Hundeessaa. Image: Social…
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News: OLF,OFC urge gov’t to take report by Amnesty seriously; heed recommendations to reverse troubling human rights abuse record
In a report released today, Amnesty International said “Ethiopian security forces committed horrendous human rights violations including burning homes to…
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News: UN Rights Commission concerned about internet shut down in Oromia amidst #COVID19
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet Addis Abeba, MArch 27/2020 – The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights…
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