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News: OLF claims civilian rights violations by Eritrean Soldiers in Oromia, Benishangul Gumuz regions; no comments from officials in both regions
Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) Addis Standard Staff Addis Abeba, May 31, 2021- The Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) released a statement…
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News: Benishangul Gumuz region, unnamed armed group sign MoU to share leadership, wealth & solve security crisis sustainably
The MoU was signed by Ashadli Hassan, Benishangul Gumuz regional state president, Jegnamaw Mawang, a representative of the armed group.…
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News: Protests happening in multiple cities in Amhara region denouncing reports of targeted attacks against Amhara community
A sea of protesters in Debre Markos, the capital of Amhara regional state, this morning. Photo: social media Addis Abeba,…
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News: Ethiopia Rights Commission says attack in Benishangul Gumuz “sign of severe decline” of rights protection, primary duty of government
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and BG region president Ashadli Hassan during community discussion in Metekel zone on December 22. Photo:…
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News Alert: Eyewitnesses say more than 90 killed in fresh attack in Bulen Wereda, Benishangul Gumuz; region cautions civilians to join safe villages
By Siyanne Mekonnen @Siyaanne and Mahlet Fasil @MahletFasil Addis Abeba, December 23/2020 – Disturbing eyewitness reports are reaching Addis Standard about…
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Analysis: Less than three years after declaring “new era”, Ethiopia is back in the list of countries jailing journalists. We traced 33 cases
Mahlet Fasil @MahletFasil Addis Abeba, December 16/2020 – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s stellar speech about freedom of press on world freedom…
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News: Ruling party members speak of need to repeat Tigray military operation in Benishangul Gumuz as Amhara region gov’t, NaMA ramp-up calls for actions
The administration of Ashadli Hassan, President of the Benishangul Gumuz regional state, is coming under increasing pressure to tackle the…
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News: Benishagul Gumuz region “begins taking decisive measures” against armed groups after deadline to surrender ends; more than 10 civilians killed in a fresh attack
Melese Beyene, head of the Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State Government Communication Affairs Office. Picture: Metekel Zone By Siyanne Mekonnen @Siyaanne Addis…
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News: Amhara region police says it’s requesting federal gov’t to intervene or be given the task to solve security crisis in neighboring Benishangul region
Abere Adamu, Commissioner of the Amhara regional state Police Commission. Picture: AMMA By Siyanne Mekonnen @Siyaanne Addis Abeba, December…
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News: Authorities in Benishangul Gumuz say culprits who killed at least 34 civilians in ‘gruesome’ bus attack “eliminated”; fresh attack leaves three more injured
Benishangul Gumuz regional state peace and security bureau head Gashu Dugaz. Picture: BG Region Addis Abeba, November 16/2020 – The…
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