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Olympian Calls on U.S. to Push for Human Rights in Ethiopia

Feyisa Lilesa grabbed global headlines when he crossed his wrists as a sign of solidarity with ongoing Oromo protests as he approached the finish line during the Rio men's marathon.

Ethiopia: Runner Calls on U.S. to Push for Human Rights in His Country

VOA, 15 September 2016

Feyisa Lilesa, the Ethiopian silver medalist in the marathon at last month's Rio Olympics, was in Washington this week, calling on the U.S. Congress to take action in solidarity… Read more »

Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters Media Express

Long-distance runner Feyisa Lilesa won silver in an exciting race at the Rio Olympics and then used the opportunity to show his support for the protests against the Ethiopian government's privatisation of certain areas of land, and plans to expand the area of the capital Addis Ababa further into Oromo land.

Ethiopia: Runner Says Olympic Protest Was Planned

VOA, 16 September 2016

Ethiopian runner Feyisa Lelisa, the silver medalist in last month's Olympic men's marathon, said his defiant, finish-line gesture against the Ethiopian government was no… Read more »
Ethiopia: Feyisa Lilesa - 'I Am Not Seeking Asylum in the US'

Al Jazeera, 13 September 2016

Washington, DC - When long-distance runners are in their stride, thoughts weave from pace and distance, to discomfort and the environment. Read more »
Ethiopia: So Called Rights Groups - Trying to Be 'More Catholic Than the Pope'

Ethiopian Herald, 26 August 2016

It is to be recalled that Ethiopia's Feyisa Lilesa crosses his arms at the finish line of the Men's Marathon event as a protest against the Ethiopian government. Feyisa's staging… Read more »
Ethiopia: Olympics Medalist's Protest Shines Spotlight On Unrest

Thomson Reuters Foundation, 25 August 2016

This story is part of Our new website shining a light on land and property rights around the world Read more »

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