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Ethiopia: Dismantling dissent: Intensified crackdown on free speech in Ethiopia

Since March 2011, at least 108 opposition party members and six journalists have been arrested in Ethiopia for alleged involvement…

April 30, 2012

Press Release

Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Release of Ethiopian Prisoners of Conscience

Three journalists, one opposition politician and one other individual, all found guilty of terrorism offenses by an Ethiopian court today,…

January 19, 2012

Press Release

Amnesty International Urges Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zambia to Bring George W. Bush to Justice

Amnesty International urges the governments of Ethiopia, Tanzania and Zambia to arrest former U.S. President George W. Bush during his…

December 1, 2011

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Libya: Totally inadequate response by EU states to refugees stuck in limbo

In the wake of the conflict in Libya, thousands of refugees who were in the country at the time have…

September 19, 2011

Press Release

Ethiopia Expels Amnesty International Delegaton from Country; Arrests Opposition Leaders After Meeting with Amnesty

The Ethiopian government has expelled an Amnesty International delegation from the country and arrested two long-standing opposition leaders who met…

August 31, 2011

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Annual Report: Ethiopia 2011

Head of state and government: Girma Wolde-Giorgis and Meles Zenawi Death penalty: retentionist Population: 85 million Life expectancy: 56.1 years…

June 16, 2011

Press Release

Ethiopian Prisoner of Conscience Birtukan Mideksa Released

Amnesty International Press Release For Immediate Release Wednesday, October 6, 2010Amnesty International Welcomes Release of Ethiopian Prisoner of Conscience Birtukan…

March 27, 2011

Press Release

Ethiopia: Prisoners of conscience prepare to face 'trial'

As international concerns regarding the human rights situation in Ethiopia escalate, Amnesty International called for the...

March 27, 2011

Press Release

Ethiopian Prisoner of Conscience Birtukan Mideksa Released

Amnesty International Press Release For Immediate Release Wednesday, October 6, 2010Amnesty International Welcomes Release of Ethiopian Prisoner of Conscience Birtukan…

March 27, 2011

Press Release

Ethiopia: Prisoners of conscience prepare to face 'trial'

As international concerns regarding the human rights situation in Ethiopia escalate, Amnesty International called for the...

March 27, 2011

Sheet of paper Report

Annual Report: Ethiopia 2010

Head of state Girma Wolde-Giorgis Head of government Meles Zenawi Death penalty retentionist Population 82.8 million Life expectancy 54.7 years…

March 19, 2011