Prominent Ethiopian Muslims Arrested During Protests

Protests by the country's Muslim community in the capital, Addis Ababa, have prompted a crackdown by Ethiopian police and security services.

Ethiopia: Human Rights Group Urges Immediate Release of Jailed Muslim Leaders

Sudan Tribune, 15 August 2012

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Wednesday urged Authorities in Ethiopia to immediately release 17 prominent Muslim leaders arrested following a series of protests in the capital, Addis ... read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Police Target Muslim Leaders, Press in Attempts to Stifle Protests (press release)

International Freedom of Expression Exchange Clearing House, 15 August 2012

Ethiopia's reputation as a model of religious tolerance has come under scrutiny in recent weeks, as peaceful protests by the country's Muslim community in the capital, Addis Ababa, ... read more »
Ethiopia: Prominent Muslims Detained in Crackdown (press release)

Human Rights Watch, 15 August 2012

The Ethiopian government should immediately release 17 prominent Muslim leaders arrested as part of a brutal crackdown on peaceful Muslim protesters in Addis Ababa, Human Rights ... read more »

An Ethiopian pilgrim.

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