Ethiopian court sentenced Swedish journalists to 11 years
Tuesday, 27 December 2011 – The Federal High Court 3rd Criminal Bench of Ethiopia sentenced two Swedish journalists, charged with supporting the terrorist group ONLF and entering the country violating its law, to 11 years rigorous imprisonment each on Tuesday. The court said reporter Martin Schibbye and photographer Johan Persson have met with ONLF chief … Read more
Ethiopia: Artist detained, others charged with terrorism
The Federal Police and National Intelligence and Security Service Joint Taskforce disclosed on Thursday that renowned Artist ‘Debebe Eshetu who is found working under camouflage for the self-styled Ginbot 7 group has been put under police custody’, the Ethiopian Radio and Television Agency(ERTA) reported. According to the news report: [Debebe Eshetu] was put under control … Read more
