The end of TPLF (EPRDF) seems nearer than ever

January 26, 2015

by Zekarias Ezra

After having watched what has befallen on the innocent and peaceful marchers in Addis streets on January 25, 2015, it would only be the cynical or the sycophantic who would deny the fact that Ethiopia is on the verge of witnessing a repeat of 2005 atrocities. The brutality we witnessed is but a function of the criminal conduct of perhaps the most callous and cowardly regime in the history of the nation.

NED cancelled Awramba Times funding over concerns

CPJ, rights groups slam Dawit Kebede over allegations

January 27, 2015

by Tamru Ayele

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), Oakland Institute (OI) and Survival International (SI) have strongly rejected and condemned Dawit Kebede’s recent allegations against several global advocacy groups.  The groups said such an irresponsible and unsubstantiated allegation that has no factual basis is not expected of someone who claims to a journalist committed to informing others.

 

Police Brutally, Attack Peaceful Protesters in Addis Ababa ahead of National Election

January 27, 2015

by Betre Yacob
Police brutally attacked and dispersed peaceful demonstrators in the capital Addis Ababa on Sunday as they try to protest against the ongoing government repression on opposition political parties and dissents in run-up to the countries general election.