Freedom of the press
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News: Amnesty joins growing calls urging Ethiopian gov. to lift month-long blockade on selected social media platforms
The social media platforms jammed by the government include Facebook, Telegram, Tik Tok and YouTube Addis Abeba – Amnesty international…
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News: Somali police detain Kalsan TV journalist, accuses him of “spreading false propaganda” following ban on 15 foreign media outlets
journalist Muhiyadin Mohammed. Photo: friends Addis Abeba – The Somali regional police arrested journalist Muhiyadin Mohammed Ali who works for…
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News: Somali region suspends 15 media outlets, accuses reporters of working without licenses
Addis Abeba – Somali Regional State Communications Bureau has passed a decision to take 15 foreign media outlets broadcasting in…
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News: Three of five Tigray Tv journalists released after eight months in detention, defense lawyer laments court procedure
By Mihret G/kristos @MercyG_kirstos Addis Ababa – A court in the Tigray regional state capital Mekelle has released three of the…
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News: Authority warns religious media outlets broadcasting inciting messages
Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA) has announced that it will take legal action against religious media outlets…
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#ASDailyScoop: CPJ demands unconditional release of Meskerem Abera, cease harassment on members of press
Meskerem Abera. Photo: Ethio Niqat/AS-Screenshot Addis Abeba – Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said Tuesday “Ethiopian police should unconditionally release…
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News: Federal Police detains Meskerem Abera, again; requests 14 more days to file charges of multiple offenses
Meskerem Abera. Photo: Ethio Niqat/ASScreenshot By Biruk Alemu @birukalemu21 Addis Abeba – The Federal Police in Addis Abeba detained, for…
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News: Lawmakers fiercely oppose TV license fee, as state broadcaster doubles fee in revised bill
From left: MPs Asemahegn Asres, Ashebir Woldegiorgis (PhD) and Aregash Tekle (from right to left) Photo: House of People’s Representative/Facebook…
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News: Supreme Court upholds ruling to release journalist Gobeze Sisay on bail
By Biruk Alemu @Birukalemu21 Addis Abeba – The Federal Supreme Court has upheld a ruling by the federal high court…
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News: Authority preparing media guideline to report on Ethiopia cessation of hostilities agreement
Mohammed Idris. Photo: EMA Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA) has announced that guidelines are being prepared indicating…
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