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Ethiopia Ginbot 7 leader facing death penalty 'extradited from Yemen' BBC
An Ethiopian opposition leader, who was sentenced to death while in exile for plotting a coup, has been extradited from Yemen to Ethiopia, his group says.
Andargachew Tsege, who is also a British national, is secretary-general of the banned...
Ethiopian Muslims stage anti-government protest
Agence France Presse
ADDIS ABABA: Hundreds of Muslims protesters demonstrated in Ethiopia Friday, demanding the release of 17 of their leaders jailed under terrorism charges last year.
“What the government is doing doesn’t solve...
British government statement on extradition of Ethiopian leader, Andargachew Tsege
This statement was issued today by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
On the case
“A British national, Andargachew Tsege, was reported missing in Yemen on 24 June. Since then UK officials have pressed the Yemeni authorities at senior levels...
UK stands accused over extradition of Ethiopian opposition leader
Andargachew Tsige, a British national, may face death penalty after extradition from Yemen
Martin Plaut
theguardian.com,
The Foreign Office has been accused of failing to act to prevent the extradition to Ethiopia of an opposition leader...
An Urgent Call to Action: Free Andargachew Tsege Worldwide Campaign
July 1, 2014
Free Andargachew Tsege Worldwide Campaign
An Urgent Call to Action:
We call on all Ethiopians and democratic forces worldwide to urgently focus on the most important task of the moment, that of saving Ato Andargachew. The single...
Andargachew Tsige Detained in Yemen
Top official of the opposition Ginbot 7 Movement, Andargachew Tsige,has been detained by Yemeni officials while transiting via Yemen, ESAT Television has reported.ESAT quoted the Ginbot 7 as saying that there have been ongoing undisclosed discussions...
The staged ‘hearing’ of the three bloggers Abel, Befeqadu and Mahlet concluded with another appointment for 6th time.
A Brief hearing yet very late start
The dramatic Sunday morning hearing was adjourned before it even started a the court registrar did not show up for the hearing but yet again set to continue as the registrar popped up out of nowhere. The judge...
Zone9ers next hearing
Three members of the blogging collectives namely, Befeqadu, Abel and Mahlet will be brought to Arada first instance bench on June 29, 2014 around 10 AM.
Family members, friends and diplomatic community in Addis Ababa are expected to attend...