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CPJ’s five-year review reveals significant decline in press freedom since Ethiopia’s last review
Ethiopia Review – 47th Session of Universal Periodic Review. Photo: Screenshot/AS Addis Abeba – The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)…
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Gonder City authorities implicate security forces’ involvement in surging crimes of kidnapping for ransom, murder; pledge to crack down
The historic city of Gonder is experiencing a wave crimes of kidnapping for ransom and murder. Photo: Social Media Addis…
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Ethiopia, Somalia poised for third round after latest talks in Ankara end without results
Ethiopian and Somali foreign ministers during the first round talks in early July. (Photo: Turkish MoFA) Addis Abeba – The…
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TPLF begins 14th Congress amidst escalating controversy, leadership absenteeism
News: TPLF begins 14th regular meeting amidst escalating controversy, leadership absenteeism Addis Abeba – The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF)…
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Security apparatus’s failure to stop kidnapping for ransom is a national crisis. The time for action is now!
Millions in Ethiopia are living in fear of becoming the next victim of this harrowing crime. Illustration: Matias Samuel/Addis Standard…
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In search of Ethiopia’s forgotten centrists amid rising political extremes
By Enku Tensay Addis Abeba – Ethiopia’s political extremes in the context of this article represent the federalists who favor…
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Disarmament amidst militarized conflicts, a faltering commitment, and absence of political settlement will not bring lasting peace to Ethiopia. A call for a rethink!
At least 270,000 ex-fighters await DDR in Tigray alone (Illustration: Matias Samuel/Addis Standard) Addis Abeba – Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration…
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What to Expect from the Ethiopian “National Dialogue”?
Participants representing various community sectors discussing national dialogue agendas at Ghion hotel, Addis Abeba (Photo: NDC/Facebook) By Milkessa Gemechu @milkessam Addis…
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Despite concerns, Ethiopia advances Transitional Justice, imperiling path to genuine justice and reconciliation. A call for reflection and revision!
Transitional Justice, Illustration by Matias Samuel/Addis Standard Addis Abeba – Ethiopia’s recent endeavor to embrace transitional justice as a means…
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Joint task force announces arrest of 50 suspects “plotting violence, terror” targeting Addis Abeba
The suspects were found in possession of various weapons, currency notes from different countries, bank books, and other documents (Photo:…
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