Posts Tagged ‘Ethiopian journalist’

Ethiopia: Eskinder Nega and others terrorism trial delayed

May 11 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums | Ethiopian, News, Politics Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

Addis Ababa – An Ethiopian judge delayed the verdict on Friday in the case of 24 people charged with terrorism, including prominent journalist Eskinder Nega and opposition member Andualem Arage. The conclusion of the trial, which has been widely condemned by human rights organisations, was postponed until June 21 because the judge had not received a full transcript of the defendants’... Read more

Ethiopian Journalist Eskinder Nega could face death penalty

May 10 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums | News, Uncategorized Tags: , , , , , ,

Ethiopian journalist Eskinder Nega could be sentenced to death tomorrow (11 May). He is one of several people accused of inciting terrorism. A verdict in the trial of Ethiopian journalist Eskinder Nega and other activists accused of inciting terrorism is expected on Friday, 11 May, report PEN American Center and other IFEX members, whom Nega has worked with. If convicted, Nega... Read more

Meles Zenawi says may pardon jailed politicians, journalists – Reuters

February 11 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums | Ethiopia, Meles Zenawi, News, Politics, Uncategorized Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

* Rights groups say 150 detained since 2009 * Journalists among arrested, including two Swedes * Ethiopia denies it is cracking down on dissent By Aaron Maasho ADDIS ABABA, (Reuters) – Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said on Wednesday Ethiopia could pardon politicians and journalists arrested under a 2009 anti-terrorism law, but dismissed opposition criticism he was using the law to clamp down on dissent. Rights... Read more

UN Rights Advocates Criticise Ethiopia’s Use of Anti-Terror Law

February 4 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums | Ethiopia, Meles Zenawi, News, Politics, Uncategorized Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Bloomberg — The United Nations criticized the Ethiopian government’s use of an anti-terrorism law to curb freedom of expression by jailing opposition politicians and reporters critical of the state. In December, two Swedish journalists were sentenced to 11 years each by an Ethiopian court for supporting terrorism after being captured with a banned rebel group. An exiled journalist, two writers, a... Read more

Awramba Times Dawit Kebede joins Ethiopia’s exiled journalists

November 22 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums | Ethiopia, News, Politics, Uncategorized Tags: , , , , , , , ,

New York, — Dawit Kebede, managing editor of Awramba Times, one of Ethiopia’s two remaining independent Amharic-language newspapers offering critical analysis of local politics, announced today that he was forced to leave the country after he received a tip last week about alleged government plans to re-imprison him. Kebede also said that the paper was unlikely to continue publishing. Kebede, whom... Read more

Ethiopian Journalists Flee as Others Tried for Terror

November 15 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums | Ethiopia, News, Politics, Uncategorized Tags: , , , , , , ,

Two newspaper columnists known for sharp criticisms of Ethiopia’s government are reported to have fled into exile, just as other journalists being tried on charges of treason and espionage. Ethiopia’s journalist community was abuzz Tuesday with word that “Abe Tokichaw” has become the latest government critic to flee the country. The pen name, which in the... Read more

Zenawi calls jailed Swedish journalists terror accomplices

October 12 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums | Ethiopia, News, Politics, Uncategorized Tags: , , , , , ,

New York,–Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi’s public accusations on Monday against two imprisoned Swedish journalists compromise the presumption of their innocence and predetermine the outcome of their case, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. The journalists were arrested in Ethiopia in July and charged with terrorism for associating with armed separatists. In July, Johan Persson and Martin Schibbye, contributors to... Read more

Ethiopia uses anti-terror laws to silence critical journalists

September 30 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums | Ethiopia, News, Politics, Uncategorized Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The Ethiopian government is using sweeping anti-terror laws to crack down on journalists critical of the regime. In the last three months, six journalists have been imprisoned, according to the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). They include two Swedish journalists – Martin Schibbye and photographer Johan Persson – who were charged a fortnight ago with... Read more

ANALYSIS-Ethiopian detentions target weak opposition

September 28 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums | Ethiopia, News, Politics, Uncategorized Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

By Aaron Maasho ADDIS ABABA, (Reuters) – When Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi’s ruling party was re-elected in 2010, analysts said he could take two paths: give the opposition scope to grow and secure a legacy of progress, or sideline them once and for all and tarnish his record. With a crushing parliamentary majority and Washington’s staunch backing in the fight against... Read more

Ethiopian journalist blames plight on WikiLeaks

September 21 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums | Ethiopian, News, People, Politics, Uncategorized, Wikileaks, World Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

He says he’s shocked and saddened, but mainly amazed by the sudden turn of events: Ethiopian journalist Argaw Ashine has been on an emotional rollercoaster since his rapid flight from his homeland. Two weeks ago he was forced to go underground and then flee the country after being questioned by the Ethiopian authorities. By Hélène Michaud... Read more

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