Protecting Freedom of Expression, in Ethiopia and Beyond [By Lindsay Church]

In July 2012, Eskinder Nega was sentenced to 18 years in prison. In June 2011, Reeyot Alemu was arrested and convicted to 14 years...

Resolutions for the Ethiopian New Year (Prof. Alemayehu G. Mariam)

I wish all of my weekly Ethiopian readers throughout the world a happy and prosperous Ethiopian New Year*. I join you joyfully in ringing...

DIFRET: The Abduction of a Film in Ethiopia [Prof Alemayehu G. Mariam]

What is the difference between the abduction of a young girl in a village and the “abduction” of a film by a young filmmaker...

Suppression of the innocent inside Ethiopia

By Graham Peebles Imprisoning, killing, spying Wrapped in dishonesty, arrogance and paranoia, Ethiopia’s ruling regime (as all such brutal brigades), are following a nationwide policy of...