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News: As Jawar et.al continue hunger strike Oromia region sees multiple protests demanding their release, justice for slain artist Hachalu
Protesters in Geedoo, central Oromia. Photo: Dabessa Gemelal By Mahlet Fasil @mahletfasil andSiyanne Mekonnen @siyaanne Addis Abeba, February 08/2021 – Protests broke…
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News: As Jawar, Bekele & others continue hunger strike EHRC Chief says close supervision required, reasonably justified demands must be addressed
Jawar Mohammed and Bekele Gerba Addis Abeba, February 05/2021 – The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has deployed a monitoring…
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News: Defendants on Jawar Mohammed file continue protest with hunger; police briefly detain defense lawyer
Defendants Bekele Gerba, Jawar Mohammed and Hamza Borana are on their sixth day hunger strike. Picture: Social media By Mahlet…
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News: Jawar, Bekele et.al protest with hunger after police detain dozens of supporters from court premises
Up to 80 supporters of Jawar Mohammed, Bekele Gerba and others were detained for showing up at the court wearing…
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News: Military, police disperse crowds in Bahir Dar after authorities disallowed opposition rally
There were heavy presence of the regional police & special forces as well as members of the federal security forces…
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News: Small Protest Met with Deadly Force in Roobee, Bale Zone, Oromia Regional State
Addis Standard was able to confirm the death of Awal Abdurro (circled in red), the injury of unidentified youth and…
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Analysis + Interview: Do We Care? The Challenges of Addressing Autism in Ethiopia
Surafeal and Beletech (Picture: Addis Standard) By Etenesh Abera @EteneshAb Addis Abeba, October 08/2020 – Beletech Kebeta, 57, a mother…
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