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PEN American Center: In Ethiopia, Protecting Yourself Online Is a Crime
This post was written by PEN America’s Freedom to Write Fellow Deji Olukotun.
Six Ethiopian bloggers were formally charged with terrorism in Ethiopia’s Lideta High Court last week, a move provoking deep concern for hackers...
As Ethiopia's 'Zone 9' bloggers get popular, they get charged with terror (+video) By William Davison
The US says it is ‘deeply concerned’ over prosecution of young social media activists. But Ethiopia is a key US ally on the Horn of Africa and any censure may remain rhetorical.
Ethiopia’s ‘Zone 9’ bloggers charged...
Ethiopia in the Twilight Zone (9) of Fear [Professor Alemayehu G. Mariam]
(Author’s note: In this commentary, I take a literary approach to reflect on the counter-productive and self-defeating actions the regime in Ethiopia has taken recently to punish its perceived opponents and critics. I am both amused and...
Ethiopia under fire over prosecution of Zone 9 bloggers
July 20, 2014 (NAIROBI) – International condemnation mounts against Ethiopia following a Federal High Court’s decision on Friday to press charges against a group of nine Ethiopian bloggers and journalists.
The bloggers who are members of...
BBC: Ethiopia Zone 9 bloggers charged with terrorism
Zone 9’s website has carried pieces critical of the government
Nine Ethiopian journalists and bloggers held in detention since April have been charged with terrorism by a court in the capital, Addis Ababa.
They deny receiving financial...
Ethiopian bloggers and journalists charged with terrorism
Seven bloggers for Zone Nine website and three journalists accused of plotting ‘to destabilise nation’ for having ties with outlawed Ginbot 7 group
The Guardian
A group of Ethiopian bloggers and journalists detained for nearly three...
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Ethiopia?
Why the Arrest of Andargachew Embarrassment for the West
Why the arrest of one of Addis Ababa’s most vocal critics is a huge embarrassment for the West.
BY MARTIN PLAUT
A small, slim woman, Yemi smiles easily. On her shelves are portraits...