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Ethiopia: Journalist Spends 1000th Day in Prison
Premium Times, 16 March 2014
In a month when we are celebrating women, today, Sunday March 16th is Ethiopian journalist Reeyot Alemu's 1000th day of imprisonment for simply doing her job. Read more »
Outcry Over Journalists Jailed in Ethiopia
March 16th marked 1000 days in prison for journalist Reeyot Alemu, who has been accused of plotting against the state. This comes as international bodies are protesting the imprisonment of a Somali journalist under the country's anti-terror law.
Journalist Reeyot Alemu, currently serving a five-year jail term in Ethiopia.
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Somalia: Afex Condemns Imprisonment of Somali Journalist in Ethiopia As a "Travesty of Justice"
Shabelle, 14 March 2014
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX), a continental body of African free expression organisations, condemns in the strongest terms the 27-year sentence imposed on… Read more »
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Ethiopia: Imprisonment of Somali Journalist in Ethiopia a 'Travesty of Justice'
IFEX, 14 March 2014
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX), a continental body of African free expression organisations, condemns in the strongest terms the 27-year sentence imposed on… Read more »
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Ethiopia: HRW Says Transparency Group Should Reject Ethiopia's Request for Membership
Addis Standard, 14 March 2014
A major global initiative to encourage governments to better manage natural resource revenues should reject Ethiopia's bid for membership due to its harsh restrictions on civil… Read more »
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Somalia: Journalists Ask the Ethiopian Government to Release Somali Reporter
Shabelle, 13 March 2014
Some of the journalists in Mogadishu, the capital city of Somalia have stated that they are appalled of the imprisoning of reported Mohamed Aweys Muudeey ( King of Central) who was… Read more »
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Somalia: IFJ Appeals for Release of Somali Journalist Jailed in Ethiopia
Dalsan Radio, 12 March 2014
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has stated that the guilty verdict and prison sentence given to veteran Somali journalist, Mohamed Aweys Mudey, is unacceptable… Read more »
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Ethiopia: International Federation of Journalists Calls On Ethiopia to Release Somali Journalist
Sabahi, 12 March 2014
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), a press freedom watchdog, called on the Ethiopian government on Tuesday (March 11th) to release Somali journalist Mohamed Aweys… Read more »
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Ethiopia: Somali Journalist Given 27-Year Prison Sentence Under Ethiopia's Anti-Terror Law
IFEX, 11 March 2014
On 10 March 2014, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) condemned the guilty verdict and prison sentence against veteran Somali journalist Mohamed Aweys Mudey as… Read more »
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Ethiopia: IFJ Appeals for Release of Somali Journalist Jailed in Ethiopia
IFJ, 11 March 2014
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has stated that the guilty verdict and prison sentence given to veteran Somali journalist, Mohamed Aweys Mudey, is unacceptable… Read more »
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Ethiopia: Ethiopian Journalist Association Warns Journalists Forum
Reporter, 8 March 2014
The first and oldest professional association in the nation's media industry, Ethiopian Journalists Association (EJA), on Tuesday warned the under formation Ethiopian Journalists… Read more »
InFocus
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Two imprisoned journalists have appealed to the African Human Rights Commission, saying their prosecution by the government under anti-terror laws violates their right to freedom ... Read more »
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Reeyot Alemu was awarded the 2013 Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize: The imprisoned critical columnist has gone on hunger strike to protest a decision to restrict her ... Read more »
