Ethiopia: Media Towards Keeping Citizens in Line

opinion

Despite the efforts made to widen the political space for opposition parties, the government, as part of the reforms, has been making considerable strides in every aspect. It pardoned political leaders and dropped charges against them. It also lifted bans on political parties which were designated as violence instigators and terrorists; and permitted access to blocked websites.

Correspondingly, it declined to prosecute the case of independent abroad-based media outlets: Oromia Media Network (OMN) and the Ethiopian Satellite Radio and Television (ESAT). In turn, it has invited all parties and individuals those living locally and abroad to take part in country's overall activities.

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