Law & Justice
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Analysis: Extension of SoE amid allegations of rights abuse, massacre in Amhara region raises apprehension
During the State of Emergency period that commenced in August 2023, the Amhara region has witnessed numerous allegations of severe…
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News: Reuters investigation reveals ‘secretive security committee’ in Oromia, sheds light on Karrayyu Gadaa leadership massacre
Some of the 14 Karrayyu Gadaa leaders who were shot-dead by Oromia security and were the subject of Addis Standard’s…
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News: Oromia regional gov’t admits killing of four Orthodox priests in Zequala Monastery, blames ‘OLF Shene’
The Zequala Abune Gebre Menfes Kidus Monastery is situated in the East Shewa Zone of the Oromia region (Photo: Social…
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In-depth: Experts highlight outstanding issues as Ethiopia takes a step towards transitional justice
Picture: Addis Standard By Abdi Biyenssa @ABiyenssa Addis Abeba – War crimes, crimes against humanity, ethnic cleansing, and other forms…
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News: Drone strike claims lives of at least 30 individuals in North Shewa Zone of Amhara region
On 19 February, 2024, a drone strike in the North Shewa zone of the Mojana Wedera district, specifically at a…
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News: Amnesty calls on Ethiopian authorities to stop using emergency law ‘to silence peaceful dissent’
The House of People’s Representatives has voted to extend the six-month state of emergency in the Amhara region during a…
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News: Inquiry Board says it will investigate extrajudicial killings of civilians in Amhara region
Nejat Girma, deputy chairperson of the State of Emergency Inquiry Board (Photo: Walta) Addis Abeba – The State of Emergency Implementation Inquiry…
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News: Ethiopian government denies reports of extrajudicial killings in Merawi town, Amhara region amid domestic, international outcry
Legesse Tulu, Minister of State for Communication Services (Photo: FBC) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian government has denied reports of recent extrajudicial…
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News: Rights Commission prelim report confirms extrajudicial killing of dozens by security forces in Amhara state
Merawi city in East Gojam zone witnessed the heavy toll of the extrajudicial killings of civilians by security forces. Photo:…
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In-depth: For the control of Kola Shara: Armed insurgency simmer in Ethiopia’s youngest regional state
Due to the initiative by regional authorities to incorporate Kola Shara Kebele into the administrative domain of Arba Minch City,…
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