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Ethiopia: As Violence Flares, Internet Goes Dark
VOA, 15 December 2017
Amid reports of violent clashes that have led to at least 15 deaths, the Ethiopian government has partially blocked internet access to its citizens, suppressing information about… Read more »
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Ethiopia: 'Social Media Spreading Poison, Threatening Peace'
Ethiopian Herald, 17 December 2017
In Ethiopia, something has gone very wrong with the use of social media. In most cases, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter have turned out to be means of disseminating unfounded… Read more »
As Violence Flares, Internet Goes Dark in Ethiopia
Ethiopians have been unable to reliably reach Twitter and Facebook since Tuesday, and other services may also be affected. Restricting Internet access is a common tactic for the government when protests break out and security forces crack down, writes VOA.
InFocus
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"The Ethiopian government has doubled down on its efforts to spy on its critics, no matter where they are in the world," said Human Rights Watch's Cynthia Wong. Read more »
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According to Addisu Arega Kitessa, head of the Oromia region communication bureau, authorities at the highest level in Oromia region are investigating why and how these killings ... Read more »
