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Justice for Christian Tadele Tsegaye: A Call to the International Community

Christian Tadele Tsegaye, a leading opposition figure and spokesperson for the National Movement of Amhara (NaMA), has become a victim of severe political persecution under the regime of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

December 23, 2024

Human Rights·News

The administration of Abiy Ahmed is utilizing starvation as a tactic of warfare, which amounts to a war crime

( The Habesha ) The administration of Abiy Ahmed is utilizing starvation as a tactic of warfare, which amounts to a violation of international law and constitutes a war crime. This strategy

December 19, 2024

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Ethiopia on the brink of new conflicts: Macron’s visit and secret agreements to support Sudanese rebels

On 21 December, French President Emmanuel Macron will arrive in Ethiopia to meet with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Together they will inaugurate the National Palace, the last residence of Emperor Haile Selassie

December 19, 2024

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US Ambassador Calls for Ethiopia to Address Human Rights Abuses in Governance

Beth Van Schaack, the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice, has called upon Ethiopian authorities to take decisive action by removing officials, including military personnel, who are implicated in human rights violations

December 19, 2024

Human Rights·News

Urgent Humanitarian Crisis in Amhara: Addressing Essential Needs Amidst Ongoing Violence

( The Habesha ) The situation in Ethiopia’s Amhara region requires immediate international focus. The government led by Abiy Ahmed is perpetrating war crimes, employing tactics such as starvation and continuous drone

December 17, 2024

Human Rights·News

Ethiopia’s New Banking Legislation: A Double-Edged Sword for Domestic Banks

The recent banking legislation in Ethiopia signifies a major transformation in the nation’s financial sector, aiming to remove long-standing barriers that have restricted foreign banks from participating in the local market. This

December 17, 2024

Business·Economy·News

Fano: The Unsung Heroes of Ethiopia’s Fight for Freedom

What is the Fano Movement? The Fano movement represents a collective of Ethiopian fighters, largely composed of young people, farmers, and rural militias. These fighters have historically resisted both foreign invasions and

December 16, 2024

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Abiy Ahmed’s Drone Strikes in Wollo, Bete Amara: A Tragic Toll of Over 30 Lives

Abiy Ahmed drone attacks in Wollo, Bete Amara, have resulted in the tragic loss of over 30 lives, including that of a five-year-old child, while more than 100 individuals sustained injuries. This

December 11, 2024

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Deception, Centralization, Manipulation and Betrayal: The Complex Leadership of Abiy Ahmed Ali Paperback

by Dr. MeKonnen Birru (Author) December 10, 2024 Deception, Centralization, Manipulation and Betrayal: The Complex Leadership of Abiy Ahmed Ali Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia from 2018 to present, emerged

December 11, 2024

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Ethiopia United: A Call to All Ethiopians by Fano

This message serves as a rallying cry for the collective unity of all Ethiopians, emphasizing the importance of solidarity in the face of challenges. Fano urges every citizen to come together, transcending

December 9, 2024

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A Love Letter to Ethiopia, A Promise of Unity: Emahoy Tsegue Mariam and her “Souvenirs”

By Solyana Bekele Dubbing her the “Mother of Ethiopian Classical Music,”—as grand as that epithet sounds—might still be doing Emahoy Tsegue Mariam Gebru and her haunting, ephemeral, and አስተካዥ compositions a disservice.

December 9, 2024

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Abiy Ahmed’s state-controlled media has exhibited a significant lack of commentary concerning the removal of Bashar al-Assad from power.

The choice made by Ethiopian state media organizations, including Fana Broadcasting and the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC), to refrain from covering the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, while simultaneously addressing other

December 8, 2024

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Assad Flees: Syrian Rebels Seize Damascus in Dramatic Turn

Assad’s presidency has been marked by authoritarian rule, a strong security state, and widespread censorship. His leadership saw some initial reforms in the early 2000s, but these were followed by a crackdown

December 8, 2024

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Taye Dendea was transferred to the Federal Bureau of Investigation after being apprehended by security personnel at the prison entrance

Taye Dendea, the former State Minister of Peace, was reportedly abducted by masked individuals from the entrance of Kilinto Prison and taken to the Federal Police Crime Investigation Bureau, following a court

December 5, 2024

Human Rights·News

Assassination Attempt on Amhara Politicians in Detention

A disturbing event has transpired in Ethiopia, where two notable Amhara politicians, Yohannes Buyalw and Dr. Kassa Teshager, were subjected to an assassination attempt by prison authorities while incarcerated. This incident took

December 5, 2024

Human Rights·News