By Daniel Teferra (PhD) Addis Ababa’s urban development process cannot be viewed in isolation. It is part and parcel of Ethiopia’s development process. No development process in Ethiopia can succeed unless a land reform program that can privatize land ownership is implemented. Addis Ababa’s urban development process pleases few; but has dissatisfied most. This is
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By Daniel Teferra (PhD) Addis Ababa’s urban development process cannot be viewed in isolation. It is part and parcel of Ethiopia’s development process. No development process in Ethiopia can succeed unless a land reform program that can privatize land ownership is implemented. Addis Ababa’s urban development process pleases few; but has dissatisfied most. This is
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Attempted land grab by Ethiopian government has led to violence against ethnic group By Michael Day Independent People from the Oromia region, close to Addis Ababa, have been discriminated against by Ethiopia’s ruling ethnic groups Reuters The violence-torn Horn of Africa is seeing a fresh wave of repression as Ethiopian authorities crack down on protests
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Attempted land grab by Ethiopian government has led to violence against ethnic group By Michael Day Independent People from the Oromia region, close to Addis Ababa, have been discriminated against by Ethiopia’s ruling ethnic groups Reuters The violence-torn Horn of Africa is seeing a fresh wave of repression as Ethiopian authorities crack down on protests
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By Messay Kebede Regarding the present situation of unrest in Oromo towns and villages, many activists and observers repeatedly ask the question of knowing why other regions of Ethiopia where the discontent is no less general, especially the Amhara region, are not joining the ongoing protest. The consensus is that, unless the uprising extends to
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By Ben Rawlence Few political rights exist in Ethiopia and even fewer voices criticise the government. The right to remain silent is one liberty not denied to critics of the Ethiopian government. Most other political entitlements have vanished. This explains the puzzle of Ethiopia’s invisible political opposition: it is so battered and brutalised, tattered and
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CPJ While Ethiopia has proven to be a willing ally in the war on terror and partner in developing successful models to strengthen food security and community resilience, many aspects of its human rights record continue to raise concerns. In recent years there has been a disturbing trend towards repressive interpretations of laws, which have
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CPJ While Ethiopia has proven to be a willing ally in the war on terror and partner in developing successful models to strengthen food security and community resilience, many aspects of its human rights record continue to raise concerns. In recent years there has been a disturbing trend towards repressive interpretations of laws, which have
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By William Davison An Ethiopian court asked prosecutors to amend charges so they specify the acts of terrorism that 10 bloggers and journalists are alleged to have been plotting, a defense lawyer said. The order was made today at the Federal High Court in the capital, Addis Ababa, where nine out of the 10 accused
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By Amnesty International Thousands of members of Ethiopia’s largest ethnic group, the Oromo, are being ruthlessly targeted by the state based solely on their perceived opposition to the government, said Amnesty International in a new report released today. “Because I am Oromo” – Sweeping repression in the Oromia region of Ethiopia exposes how Oromos have
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