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The Guardian “ Hundreds of media workers have been detained, often on terror charges, or forced into exile by Abiy Ahmed’s regime “

Kidus TekleyohannesMay 5, 2025May 10, 20250

Hundreds of journalists and media workers have been detained, often under sweeping anti-terror legislation, or forced into exile amid a widening crackdown on press freedom

Manifestation for freedom of the press and expression on World Press Freedom Day in Sweden

Kidus TekleyohannesMay 3, 2025May 5, 20250

Stockholm, May 3, 2025 — In recognition of World Press Freedom Day, a diverse coalition of journalists, cultural figures, and advocates gathered in central Stockholm

On World Press Freedom Day, EU Reaffirms Support for Independent Journalism in Ethiopia

Muluken TekleyohanesMay 3, 2025May 10, 20250

Today, as the world observes World Press Freedom Day, the European Union (EU) has delivered a firm message in support of independent journalism and press

” DOWN DOWN ABIY AHMED ” A huge Protest held Against Dictator Abiy Ahmed and his regime on international Labor day

Kidus TekleyohannesMay 2, 2025May 10, 20250

Stockholm, May 1, 2025 — On International Labor’ Day, Ethiopians and human rights supporters marched through central Stockholm in a large-scale protest against the Ethiopian

Amhara Association of America Condemns Forced Conscription of Underage Youths in Ethiopia

Muluken TekleyohanesMay 2, 2025May 2, 20250

The Amhara Association of America (AAA) has released a strongly worded statement denouncing the Ethiopian government’s ongoing campaign of forced military conscription, particularly targeting underage

Ambassador media join Digital manifestation for Joakim Medin. #JournalismIsNotACrime

Kidus TekleyohannesMay 2, 2025May 10, 20250

on April 30 2025 marks the beginning of a politically charged trial in Ankara, where Swedish journalist and author Joakim Medin stands accused of “insulting

Tigray Administration Warning Over Alleged Violations of Pretoria Agreement

Kidus TekleyohannesMay 1, 2025May 1, 20250

May 1, 2025 – Mekelle, Tigray The Tigray Interim Administration, led by Lieutenant General Tadesse Werede, issued a stern warning today against actions and narratives

NISS Agents Accused of Extortion Scheme Targeting Investors in Ethiopia

Muluken TekleyohanesApr 30, 2025May 1, 20250

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – April 30, 2025 — Shocking allegations have emerged against agents of Ethiopia’s National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS), with multiple sources

Judicial Crisis Deepens as Ethiopian Court Orders Police — for the Fourth Time — to Bring Activist Seyoum Teshome

Muluken TekleyohanesApr 30, 2025May 1, 20250

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – April 30, 2025 — Ethiopia’s judiciary is facing a major credibility crisis as federal judges have once again ordered the Federal

Rising Tensions Spark Fresh Fears of Conflict in Tigray

Muluken TekleyohanesApr 29, 2025May 1, 20250

TPLF Still Unregistered as a New Political Party The TPLF, under the leadership of Getachew Reda, plans to hold a general assembly. After the National