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Ethiopia Release Over a Thousand More Prisoners

Authorities in Ethiopia's Somali region have released about 1,500 people from prison, the latest attempt to ease long-running political tensions. This brings the total number released within the last month to 6,000.

Ethiopia: Another 1,500 Prisoners Released

VOA, 23 February 2018

Authorities in Ethiopia's Somali region have released about 1,500 people from prison, the latest step in a campaign to ease long-running political tensions. Read more »

Amnesty

The Ethiopian government has pardoned 746 prisoners, including prominent opposition figure Andualem Arage and journalist Eskinder Nega.

Somalia: Ethiopia's Somali State Pardons 1,500 Detainees

Shabelle, 22 February 2018

Ethiopia's Somali regional state said Thursday it has pardoned 1,500 detainees as part of efforts to help reconciliation and create national consensus. Read more »
Ethiopia: Can Ethiopia Overcome Its Crisis and Be a Normal Country?

Addis Standard, 22 February 2018

A week has gone by since Prime Minister Hailemriam Desalegn unexpectedly resigned from his postion as party chairman and prime minister of the country. No question that the Prime… Read more »
Ethiopia: Conscious, Skillful Social Media Use

Ethiopian Herald, 23 February 2018

"The social media offer the youths with several benefits and opportunities, including access to information, extended social networks, social skills practice, among others. But… Read more »
Ethiopia: Time to Architect Durable Peace

Ethiopian Herald, 23 February 2018

Exactly a week from today, the Council of Ministers has passed a State of Emergency (SoE) decree with intentions to safeguard public security, law and order nationwide. Read more »
Ethiopia: Premier Quitting and State of Emergency Signal Urgent Need for Reform

The Conversation Africa, 19 February 2018

Hailemariam Desalegn, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia has become the first Ethiopian leader to relinquish power willingly. He submitted his resignation letter to the country's… Read more »
Ethiopia: Who Will Become Ethiopia's New Prime Minister and How?

East African, 17 February 2018

The surprise resignation of Hailemariam Desalegn as prime minister of Ethiopia has created a vacancy at the top of one of Africa's fastest growing economies and the region's most… Read more »
Ethiopia: Time to Search Enlightenment From Inside

Ethiopian Herald, 23 February 2018

Like everyone concerned about his country, I was busy browsing the internet looking for information about the current affairs of my country and have come across a very interesting… Read more »

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U.S. 'Strongly' Disagrees with Ethiopia's State of Emergency

The U.S. embassy in Ethiopia has said that it disagrees with the government's decision to impose a state of emergency to calm potential unrest the day after the prime minister's ... Read more »
- Ethiopia: U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia 'Strongly' Disagrees with Country's State of Emergency
- Ethiopia: Ethiopia Under State of Emergency Following Prime Minister's Resignation
No Security Issues in Ethiopia - Foreign Minister

Ethiopia has seen recurring and sometimes violent anti-government demonstrations since 2014, driven by demands for increased power-sharing among the country's parties and ethnic ... Read more »
- Ethiopia: No Security Concerns in Country - FM
- Ethiopia: Leadership Succession - Sign of a Democratic System
Who Will Be Ethiopia's Next Prime Minister?

In picking the next prime minister, the ruling party should send a clear message to the citizens and the jittery international partners by choosing a capable leader who can unite ... Read more »
- Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Next Prime Minister
- Ethiopia: Constructive Dialogue is the Best Way Forward

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Ethiopia Release Over a Thousand More Prisoners

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U.S. 'Strongly' Disagrees with Ethiopia's State of Emergency

No Security Issues in Ethiopia - Foreign Minister

Who Will Be Ethiopia's Next Prime Minister?

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