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Some 178 Tigrayan former army members facing up to death sentences in Ethiopia jails to be released effective today
Judges at the Southern Command First Instance Military Court presided over the sentencing of Tigrayan former army members Addis Abeba…
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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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Media association calls for release of journalists imprisoned for over two years without verdict
(Photo: Innocence Project) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Mass Media Professionals Association has called on the authorities to release journalists…
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Is Ethiopia’s transitional justice quasi-compliance?
(Illustration: Addis Standard) By Abdi Biyenssa @ABiyenssa Addis Abeba – Concerns regarding the capability of Ethiopia’s transitional justice to achieve…
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HRW calls for release of Batte Urgessa’s detained brother, urges international investigation
Milo Urgessa (left), the brother of the late Batte Urgessa, a prominent Oromo political figure who was assassinated three months…
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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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