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In-depth Analysis Part III: Wolaita Statehood Aspirations vis-a-vis National Dialogue Process
By Etenesh Abera @EteneshAb Addis Abeba- In the course of the twice-postponed and contested Ethiopia’s sixth national elections held last…
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In-depth Analysis part II: Placing the Wolaita Statehood Struggle in Historical Context
Photo: Wolaita Times By Etenesh Abera @EteneshAb Addis Abeba – The Wolaita statehood quest dates back to the era of…
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In-depth Analysis: Stories of Hope, Intimidation, Perseverance: Wolaita’s Quest for Statehood
By Etenesh Abera Addis Abeba- Months after the PM’s rise to power and in December 2018, the Wolaita zonal council…
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News: Seven national and regional opposition political parties complain about electoral process, call for action
Representatives of Five Political parties giving a press conference yesterday. Photo: Balderas for True Democracy By Mahlet Fasil @MahletFasil Addis…
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News: Security forces suspend community radio station in Sodo; shut down local civil society org. office
Yesterday’s release on bail of 19 people, including Dagato Kumbe, Wolaita Zone administrator, and Muluneh Woldetsadik, deputy president of the…
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News: After a daylong lull tension resurfaces in Wolaita
Fresh protests erupted today in Gununo town in Wolaita zone. Addis Standard staffs Addis Abeba, August 12/2020 – After a…
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Update: Wolaita People’s Democratic Front says 21 people killed as uneasy calm returns
Sodo city. August 10/2020. Addis Standard staff Addis Abeba– In a statement it released today, the opposition Wolaita People’s Democratic…
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News: Security forces injure at least eighteen people in Wolaita zone after arrest of officials triggers protest
Pictures circulating on social media show protesters burning tyres and blocking roads. Disclaimer Addis Standard received the pictures from activists…
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News: Wolayta zone council emergency meeting passes seven resolutions, including establishing a secretariat to prep for statehood
Addis Abeba, June 22/2020 – Following a day-long emergency meeting by the Council of Wolayta zone of the Southern Nations,…
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News: Security forces detain Wolayta National Mov’t secretary general
Left: Andualem Tadesse Boltena holding the NEBE issued registration certificate of WNM. Right: recent rally held in Sodo city Addis…
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