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The Habesha News Desk August 25, 2025 – Many people are asking about Abiy Ahmed human rights violations. What is happening in Ethiopia now? Why are
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The Habesha News Desk August 25, 2025 – Allegations of Abiy Ahmed war crimes are deeply troubling for Ethiopia. Multiple human rights organizations report growing political repression, the crushing
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