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Ethiopian Airlines ‘seeking clarification’ after Eritrea suspends flights effective Sept.
The first Ethiopian commercial flight landed in Asmara on 17 July 2018 after 20 years hiatus. Photo: Agencies/Social Media Addis…
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Court convicts 12 former Gambella region police members, passes stiffer prison terms
12 former Gambella regional police and special forces members sentenced to prison terms ranging from 14 to 22 years (Photo:…
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Amhara region denounces “brutal execution” of local elders by armed groups
A footage widely circulating on social media, depicted elders being forced to crawl on their knees (Photo: Screenshot) Addis Abeba…
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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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US calls for end to kidnappings for ransom in Ethiopia’s Oromia and Amhara regions
US Ambassador to Ethiopia Ervin Massinga (Photo: US State Department) Addis Abeba – The US Embassy in Addis Abeba has…
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EHRC urges end to conflicts causing widespread human rights violations in Ethiopia
Daniel Bekele (PhD) held his last presser as EHRC’s chief commissioner (Photo: EHRC/Facebook) Addis Abeba – In its 3rd Annual…
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Human Rights Commission urges release of detainees following end of State of Emergency in Amhara region
MP Christian Tadele, Concilmen Yohannes Buayalew, and Kassa Teshager (PhD) were among those detained under the state of emergency (Photo:…
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News: Over 3 M displaced in Ethiopia, more than half due to conflict: New report
Tigray region in the north hosts the highest number of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), primarily due to war (Photo: omnatigray.org)…
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