March 12
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Journalist Muhiyadin Mohamed Abdullahi Faces Up to 5 Years in Prison On False News Charges
Authorities in Ethiopia should unconditionally release journalist Muhiyadin Mohamed Abdullahi, who was arrested almost a month ago on February 13, and desist from arbitrarily… Read more »
February 29
Ethiopia: French Journalist Antoine Galindo Leaves Ethiopia After Release
The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomed the Thursday release of French journalist Antoine Galindo, who was arrested in Ethiopia on February 22, and urged Ethiopian… Read more »
February 26
Ethiopia: French Journalist Antoine Galindo Detained in Ethiopia
Ethiopian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release French journalist Antoine Galindo, who was unjustly detained on Thursday under alarming circumstances, the… Read more »
December 04, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Authorities Detain Ethio News Chief Editor Belay Manaye Without Charge
Ethiopian authorities should unconditionally release Belay Manaye, chief editor of Ethio News, who has been detained without explanation for three weeks, the Committee to Protect… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Ethiopia: Three Journalists Detained in Ethiopia, Transferred to Military Camp
The Committee to Protect Journalists on Thursday called on Ethiopian authorities to immediately release three journalists detained in late August and early September, and expressed… Read more »
September 21, 2023
Ethiopia: Three Ethiopian Journalists Beaten and Detained While Covering Protest in Tigray
The Committee to Protect Journalists on Thursday called on Ethiopian authorities to hold to account security personnel who assaulted at least three journalists and to desist from… Read more »
September 06, 2023
Ethiopia: Three More Journalists Arrested Under State of Emergency
The Committee to Protect Journalists on Wednesday expressed deep concern about the arrest of three journalists only weeks after Ethiopia declared a state of emergency and called on… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Ethiopia: CPJ Calls for Swift and Credible Investigation Into Burglary of Ethiopia Insider Office
In response to the recent burglary of the privately owned news outlet Ethiopia Insider, including the stealing of video production equipment, the Committee to Protect Journalists… Read more »
May 12, 2023
East Africa: Journalist Gobeze Sisay Facing Terrorism Investigation in Ethiopia After Arrest in Djibouti
Ethiopian authorities should immediately release journalist Gobeze Sisay and cease harassing members of the press at home and abroad, the Committee to Protect Journalists said… Read more »
May 01, 2023
Ethiopia: CPJ, 47 Rights Organizations Call On Ethiopia to End Internet Shutdowns
The Committee to Protect Journalists joined 47 human rights organizations in an April 27 letter calling on Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to ensure unfettered internet and… Read more »
April 14, 2023
Ethiopia: At Least 8 Journalists Detained Amid Renewed Unrest in Ethiopia
Ethiopian authorities should cease arbitrarily detaining journalists during times of political tension and investigate allegations that security officers attacked members of the… Read more »
March 22, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Authorities Detain Gurage Media Network Founder Beyene Wolde
Ethiopian authorities should immediately release journalist Beyene Wolde and ensure that members of the press are not imprisoned for their work, the Committee to Protect… Read more »
April 03, 2023
Ethiopia: Authorities Detain Journalists Getenet Ashagre and Aragaw Sisay
Ethiopian authorities should immediately release journalists Getenet Ahagre and Aragaw Sisay, and stop detaining members of the press, the Committee to Protect Journalists said… Read more »
January 17, 2023
Ethiopia: Authorities in Tigray Release 3 Journalists, 2 Others Remain in Detention
In response to news reports that authorities in the northern Ethiopian state of Tigray recently released three employees of the broadcaster Tigrai TV but continue to hold two more… Read more »
December 20, 2022
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Must Release Journalist Meskerem Abera After Second Detention This Year
Ethiopian police should unconditionally release online journalist Meskerem Abera and cease harassing members of the press, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Tuesday. Read more »
August 23, 2012
Ethiopia: In Ethiopia, Feteh Editor Jailed During Trial
Ethiopian authorities must immediately release Temesghen Desalegn, editor of the leading weekly Feteh, who was ordered jailed today pending his trial on defamation, the Committee… Read more »