Meles says may pardon jailed politicians, journalists
By Aaron Maasho | ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said on Wednesday Ethiopia could pardon politicians and journalists arrested under a
Ethiopia: UN Disturbed At Persistent Misuse Of Terror Law
Ethiopia: UN Disturbed At Persistent Misuse Of Terror Law (Press Release: UN Human Rights Office) GENEVA– A number of UN human rights experts on
Sayat Demissie rants against Ethiopian media
Former beauty-pageant-winner-turned-singer Sayat Demissie vilified the Ethiopian media collectively on negative reportings saying they had no room whatsoever for constructive stories. “In this country,
‘US Jewry unlikely to act on anti-Ethiopian racism’
By RUTH EGLASH Federation head tells ‘Post’ that place of Diaspora to intervene on political level in Israel’s social problems. Responding to recent calls
Swedes meet Ethiopian PM over jailed journalists
A senior Swedish delegation has met in secret with Ethiopia’s prime minister Meles Zenawi to discuss the case of two Swedish journalists jailed in
Ethiopia Begins Banana Export
By Mekonnen Hailu Ethiopia for the first time begins exporting organic banana shipping 40 tons to Saudi Arabia. Agreement has been made with a
Ethiopia’s human rights record poses awkward questions for its aid donors
UN human rights experts have expressed their dismay at what they see as the continuing abuse of anti-terrorism legislation to curb freedom of expression
The Diaspora as an Intermediary (By Solome Lemma)
When I left Ethiopia for the United States at the age of 11, I promised that I would return and give back. What a