Ethiopia Bans More NGOs Over 'Illegal Acts'

20 February 2013

Addis Ababa — Ethiopian authorities have banned three civic organisations, accusing the NGOs of engaging in activities that break 2009's Charities and Societies Proclamation law.

The Ethiopian government alleged that the three NGOs were banned as a result of conducting "illegal religious activities" contrary to the law.

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