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Leading Ethiopian Opposition Leader Could Face Terrorism Trial

A high court in Ethiopia has granted police an additional 28 days to investigate prominent opposition leader, Dr. Merera Gudina, chairman of the Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC). Merera, who was detained when he returned to Addis four weeks ago after a three-week speaking tour in Europe, is now likely facing potential charges of terrorism.

Ethiopia: Detained Opposition Leader Facing Potential Charges of Terrorism

Addis Standard, 29 December 2016

The federal high court Arada branch has today granted the police additional 28 days to remand and investigate prominent opposition leader, Dr. Merera Gudina, chairman of the Oromo… Read more »

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Dr. Merera Gudina, chairman of the Oromo Federalist Congress.

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Ethiopia Announces Releases & Charges as Crackdown Toll Mounts

The Ethiopian government announced it is releasing nearly 10,000 people detained under an ongoing state of emergency but plans to charge almost 2,500 others accused of ... Read more »
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Ethiopia: Security Detain Prominent Opposition Party Leader Gudina

Addis Standard, 1 December 2016

Security forces implementing Ethiopia's six-month State of Emergency have last night detained prominent opposition party leader Dr. Merera Gudina, Chairman of the Oromo Federalist… Read more »

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