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Ethiopian opposition figures arrested over land protests [Reuters]
Ethiopian police have arrested two senior opposition members on suspicion of inciting weeks of protests against government plans to set up a new economic zone near the capital that would displace farmers, their party leader said on Friday.
The...
EU calls for peaceful dialogue to end killings in Ethiopia
The European Union (EU) calls on Ethiopian government and opposition to end peacefully through dialogue the ongoing conflicts in Oromia and Amhara regions of the country, which has caused the death of dozens of citizens, among others.
“The...
What Is Behind the Oromo Rebellion in Ethiopia? [Huffingtonpost]
The Ethiopian government is now faced with unprecedented rebellion from the Oromo ethnic group, consisting 35% of the Ethiopia’s population, which it disingenuously claims is inspired by terrorism. The immediate pretext is the Addis Ababa...
ETHIOPIA’S FAKE ECONOMIC GROWTH BORROWS FROM ENRON’S ACCOUNTING [Opride]
More than 70 people have been killed and dozens wounded in an ongoing crackdown on peaceful protesters in Oromia. One of the underlying causes of the prevailing tense political situation is Ethiopia’s bogus claim about “miraculous” economic...
Ethiopia: Lethal Force Against Protesters [HRW]
Military Deployment, Terrorism Rhetoric Risk Escalating Violence
(Nairobi) – Ethiopian security forces have killed dozens of protesters since November 12, 2015, in Oromia regional state, according to reports from the region. The security...
