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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...
Why is Ethiopia the second poorest country on the planet? [Prof. Alemayehu G.Mariam]
Recently, a well-known correspondent for one of the major American media outlets stationed in Ethiopia sent me an email grousing about my article urging boycott of Coca Cola in Ethiopia. He wrote, “I’m sorry to be blunt, but I don’t understand...
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...
Pre-trial custody of Zone9ers ‘legal’ issues what they mean and why they matter
Zone9ers ‘Trial’
It is Sunday at 10:00 am, and the three founding members of the collective blog Zone9, Mahlet, Abel & Befeqadu are expected to be brought to Arada first instance court for their 5th day of proceedings in their...
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...
DLA Piper charges Al Amoudi and cohorts $5,000 for 8 hours of “work”
Elias Kifle | June 27th, 2014
Ethiopian Review
DLA Piper, the notorious law firm that represents blood thirsty dictators around the world, has been after me for the past several years. So far they have filed 3 lawsuits against me on behalf of...