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Why Addis Ababa shouldn’t criminalise children who beg on its streets

The Conversation Over half of Ethiopia’s 100 million inhabitants are Orthodox Christians and a third practice Islam. Begging, in the form of almsgiving, is supported by the…

South Africa: Ten years after xenophobic killings, refugees and migrants still…

11 May 2018 Ten years after an outbreak of horrific xenophobic violence claimed 60 lives in South Africa, refugees and migrants are still facing daily…

Call to action – support S.Res.168

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Ethiopia: Stop an Ethnic-based displacement and evictions

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Jackson Njehia Reuters NAIROBI (Reuters) – Ethiopia’s prime minister Abiy Ahmed should fulfill his pledge to expand political freedoms by lifting a state of emergency, said…

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Aaron Maasho  ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – The U.N. human rights chief said he was allowed to visit a region in Ethiopia that has been roiled…

U.N. human rights chief to meet Ethiopia PM, ex-detainees on official…

Abdur Rahman Alfa Shaban The United Nations Human Rights chief Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein arrives in Ethiopia today for his second official trip in under…

Interview: Congressman “absolutely” backs Ethiopia Sanctions thru Magnitsky Act

US Congressman Mike Coffman spoke with Teshome Borago of Zehabesha newspaper & Satenaw media Group regarding recent efforts by American lawmakers to defend human rights…

We Shall never Feed or Trade on Dead Souls!

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Prominent Ethiopian dissident tells Finland to stop sending aid: “It’s propping…

This time in prison Ethiopian journalist Eskinder Nega was no longer tortured, thanks in part to increased international pressure and public awareness. "Are you here…

Why I disagree with UNSG Guterres’ appointment of ‘Gen. Gabre’ UNISFA…

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Ethiopia Must End Impunity To Reverse Recurring Political Crisis

By Dr. Darara T. Gubo Ethiopia has been in the news due to heinous crimes committed by the country’s security forces. Highly trained snipers have…

H. Res. 128 has passed a resolution for the respect of…

https://youtu.be/AlP9q-KFxgI US. Congress passed H. Res. 128, a resolution for the respect of human rights and inclusive governance in Ethiopia The United States Congress on Tuesday…

The State of Emergency (2016-2017): Its Cause and Impact

Between the years of 2016 and 2017 Ethiopia was under a state of emergency for 10 months. This research which was undertaken by the…

Democracy, Human Rights and Diaspora Groups Urge Congress to Pass H….

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