Ethiopian journalist held captive for more than a week
Abducted following a violent night raid on his home in Addis Ababa by suspected military officers, Ethiopian journalist Gobeze Sisay is held hostage in unknown location where he is interrogated and threatened over his reporting.
Two Ethiopian journalists face death penalty
Journalists Dessu Dulla and Bikila Amenu, who have been detained since November 2021 by Ethiopian authorities, are being charged with ‘outrages against the constitution’.
Ethiopian journalist released after spending 4 months in prison
Founder and editor of the Terera Network outlet, Temerat Negara, who was arrested under Ethiopia’s state of emergency and detained for months without being charged, is released on US$980 bail.
Ethiopian authorities pursue new cases against 3 detained journalists
Although the state of emergency has been lifted in Ethiopia, journalists Amir Aman Kiyaro, Thomas Engida and Temerat Negara who were arrested during that period are still in detention and face fresh charges or a new investigation.
Ethiopia’s rape survivors tell their stories
A Human Rights Watch report outlining the health impacts of conflict-related sexual violence in Tigray documents the harrowing experiences of rape survivors in the Tigray conflict.
Ethiopian journalist Abebe Bayu abducted and assaulted
Efforts by Ethio Forum journalist Abebe Bayu to stay safe were thwarted when he was abducted and savagely assaulted.
“New York Times” reporter kicked out of Ethiopia
Following the withdrawal of his reporting credentials in March, the Ethiopian authorities went further by expelling Simon Marks from the country.
New telecommunications operator licensed in Ethiopia
A private telecommunications operator has been licensed in Ethiopia, but the real test is in how it will operate in the country’s heavily controlled media environment.
Journalist Lucy Kassa assaulted for her reporting
Ethiopian journalist Lucy Kassa is threatened and attacked by armed intruders with the clear aim of intimidating her in connection with her reporting.
Ethiopian journalist detained without charge since November
Concerned about its reputation, Ethiopia arrests and extends the detention of award winning journalist Dawit Kebede, for supposedly tarnishing the government’s image in relation to the conflict in Tigray.
Initial press freedom gains eroding fast under Ethiopian Prime Minister Ahmed’s leadership
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed breaks his promise to uphold freedom of expression and media rights as incidents of internet shutdowns and the persecution of journalists mount up.
Four Ethiopian journalists arrested on charges of incitement
Following the fallout from the murder of Ethiopian singer Hachalu Hundessa, 4 journalists are being detained on charges of inciting violence.
Ethiopia skirting its duty to uphold freedom of expression
CIPESA reviews Ethiopia’s recurring internet shutdowns against the landmark ECOWAS Court of Justice ruling, declaring Togo’s 2017 internet shutdown illegal.
Ethiopian journalist Yayesew Shimelis’s charges changed to terrorism
Charges against Ethiopian journalist Yayesew Shimelis escalate from spreading false information about the COVID-19 pandemic to charges of terrorism.
Internet restrictions in parts of Ethiopia prevent citizens from accessing critical information on COVID-19
The cost of, and restrictions to the internet by way of shutdowns are the major obstacles for Ethiopians, especially in Oromia from accessing timely and critical information about COVID-19.
Ethiopian journalists reporting in and on Oromia arrested and detained
Two journalists, Dessu Dulla and Wako Nole, and their colleague Ismael Abdulrzaq were arrested and detained in Ethiopia’s hotspot state of Oromia.