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Ethiopia Accused of Using Terror Act to Silence Critics

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 of expression, and to a fair trial.

  • Ethiopia:   Jailed Journos Challenge Terror Laws

    HRW, 18 October 2013

    Two Ethiopian journalists imprisoned under Ethiopia's anti-terror laws have appealed to the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights arguing that their conviction and… Read more »

Doha Centre for Media Freedom

Journalist Reeyot Alemu, currently serving a five-year jail term in Ethiopia, was awarded the Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize for 2013.

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