March 14
Ethiopia: Parliament Revokes Immunity of Christian Tadele Seven Months After His Arrest
In its 17th ordinary session held this morning, the House of Peoples Representatives revoked the immunity of Christian Tadele, who has held a seat in Parliament since 2021. Read more »
March 01
Ethiopia: Silent Suffering - Tales of Violence Against Women Echo Across Conflict-Hit Western Oromia
When the residents of the Jardega Jarte district within the Horro Guduru Wollega Zone of the Oromia region were compelled to evacuate their residences in pursuit of safety… Read more »
February 26
Ethiopia: OLF Political Officer, French Journalist Detained Over Alleged 'Conspiracy With Armed Groups'
Bettee Urgessa, a political officer with the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), and French journalist Antoine Galindo were detained on 22 February, 2024, by security forces in Addis… Read more »
Ethiopia: Amnesty International Accuses Ethiopian Defense Force of 'Extrajudicial Executions' in Amhara Region
Amnesty International has accused the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) of "extrajudicially executing" civilians in the Amhara region and denying families the "right to bury… Read more »
February 12
East Africa: Somaliland Rejects Somalia's Criticism of MOU With Ethiopia, Calls It 'Sovereign Decision'
Somaliland has unequivocally rebuffed a recent statement made by Somalia regarding the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ethiopia and Somaliland. Read more »
January 30
Ethiopia: Authorities Crack Down On Illegal Businesses Following Lagging Compliance in License Renewals
In a recent sweep of door-to-door inspections, the Addis Abeba City Administration has taken action against illicit business activities, sealing 274 out of 409 non-compliant… Read more »
December 29, 2023
Ethiopia: UN, Rights Group Urge Ethiopia to Adopt Victim-Centered Approach in Transitional Justice
The UN Human Rights Office and the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have released a report urging the Ethiopian government to anchor its transitional justice policies in… Read more »
December 20, 2023
Ethiopia: Displaced Individuals in Jara IDP Center Fear Uncertain Future Amidst Eviction Orders
A recent mandate from local authorities has brought distress to the thousands of individuals seeking shelter at the Jara Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) center in the Northern… Read more »
Ethiopia: AfDB Says Assault on Staffers Unresolved, Pulls Out International Employees
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has said the Ethiopian government didn't yet resolve "in any satisfactory manner" the assault by Ethiopian security forces on two of its… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Ethiopia: Melatework Hailu Voted in As the New Chairperson of National Election Board
The House of People's Representatives has officially voted Melatework Hailu as the Chairperson of the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE). Read more »
December 12, 2023
Ethiopia: Former State Minister Taye Dendea Arrested Over Alleged Terrorist Ties
Taye Dendea, the former State Minister for Peace, has been apprehended today by the Federal Security and Intelligence Task Force. Read more »
Ethiopia: Security Forces Arrest Taye Dendea, Former State Minister of Peace
In a statement sent to the media the Federal government's Security and Intelligence Task Force announced the arrest of the former state minister who was sacked by PM Abiy Ahmed… Read more »
December 07, 2023
Ethiopia: Commission Exposes Disturbing Human Rights Abuses Across Country
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has issued a statement outlining severe human rights abuses affecting civilians in Ethiopia's Amhara, Benishangul Gumuz, and Oromia… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Ethiopia: CPJ Urges Authorities to Release Journalist Detained Without Charge
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is urging Ethiopian authorities to release Belay Manaye, the chief editor of the private news outlet Ethio News, who has been detained… Read more »
December 02, 2023
Ethiopia: Rights Group Demands Release of Individuals of Tigray Origin Allegedly Detained Unlawfully in Amhara
Human Rights First Ethiopia, a human rights organization, is urging regional and federal authorities to take swift action and release multiple individuals of ethnic Tigrayan origin… Read more »
December 01, 2023
Ethiopia: 45 Believers Killed in Two Separate Attacks in Arsi and Kellem Wollega Zones, Oromia Region
45 people were killed in two separate violent attacks committed last week in Arsi and Kellem Wollega zones of the Oromia region. The attacks reportedly targeted believers,… Read more »
November 09, 2023
Ethiopia: Leading Sidama Opposition Party Accuses Regional Government of Forceful Entry Into Its Office, Property Looting
The Sidama Federalist Party (SFP) has accused the Sidama regional government of forcefully entering its headquarters in Hawassa City on 07 October, 2023, looting property, and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Opposition Group in Tigray Opposes Referendum Over Occupied Areas, Urge Full Implementation of Peace Deal
The Assimba Democratic Party (ADP) has expressed its opposition to the federal government's plan to conduct a referendum over areas in western and southern Tigray that have been… Read more »
October 30, 2023
Ethiopia: Rights Commission Reveals Disturbing Sexual Violence in Amhara Conflict, More Than 200 Cases of Rape Exposed
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) released a deeply troubling report today, highlighting the widespread occurrence of sexual violence linked to the conflict in the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Why Over One Million IDPs in Tigray Still Linger in Camps a Year After Peace Deal
According to the UN, more than one million people are estimated to remain internally displaced from the Tigray war, and continue to shelter in IDP camps across the region, with… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Ethiopia: Rising Abductions for Ransom Threaten Human Security in Conflict-Hit Areas, Oromia Region
For the past five years, Ethiopia's Oromia region has been plagued by conflict between the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) and government security forces. While tensions initially… Read more »
October 28, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Press Freedom Crisis - Arrests, Exile of Journalists Intensify Amid Political Turmoil
For decades, Ethiopia has been closely scrutinized by international organizations advocating for journalists' rights. The country's long-standing struggle with freedom of the press… Read more »
October 25, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Ranks 129 Out of 142 in Rule of Law Index As Rule of Law Declines Globally
As the rule of law continued to decline globally for six consecutive years, Ethiopia has ranked 129th out of 142 countries according to the World Justice Project's (WJP)annual Rule… Read more »
October 20, 2023
Ethiopia: Chinese Nationals Abducted By Gunmen in North Shoa Zone, Oromia Region
Gunmen who were identified by local residents as members of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) have abducted Chinese nationals working for the East Cement Factory, which is found in… Read more »
October 17, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia to Make Available Draft Transitional Justice Policy for Public Review in a Month
The Ethiopian Ministry of Justice said the draft transitional justice policy would be made available for post-policy public review in November 2023. Read more »