Ethiopia: Journalist Undeterred by Threats to Press Freedom

Ethiopian authorities have arrested journalist Eskinder Nega nine times on charges that include treason, terrorism, and genocide. But Nega tells VOA the abuse won’t stop him from writing critically about the government.

“Without freedom of expression, freedom is just impossible,” said Nega. “It starts from there. You have to be able to express yourself.”

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