Civil Society Crackdown in Ethiopia

On 1 January 2013, Ethiopia took up its seat on the United Nations Human rights Council. The uncontested election – Africa put forward five countries for five seats – has raised some eyebrows, given the country’s own poor rights record. Elected member countries are obliged to ‘uphold the highest standards in the promotion and protection of human rights’.

The International Alliance to End Genocide

FBI foils TPLF assassination plot against Ethiopian journalist in Boston Wednesday, January 9, 2013 Addis Voice—The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has foiled a plot to shoot and kill Ethiopian journalist Abebe Gellaw in Boston, Massachusetts.

Ethiopian telecoms sector amongst most corrupt in country

February 1, 2013 (Humanipo) – The telecommunications sector in Ethiopia is one of the most prone to corruption, according to a much-anticipated World Bank report which shines light on the role of state-run operator Ethio-Telecom.

According to the “Diagnosing Corruption in Ethiopia” report, which analysed eight important industry sectors, the corruption within the sector is mainly due to the lack of accountability in the field and the monopoly currently operated by -Telecom.

Ethiopian journalist arrested for covering Muslim protests

Authorities have cracked down on reporters and news outlets that covered last year’s demonstrations by Muslims,

seen here. (AFP/Jenny Vaughan)

Human Rights Watch: World Report 2013 – Ethiopia

Ethiopia,January 31, 2013

 The sudden death in August 2012 of Ethiopia’s long-serving and powerful prime minister, Meles Zenawi, provoked uncertainty over the country’s political transition, both domestically and among Ethiopia’s international partners.

Ethiopian Maid Committed Suicide in Kuwait

KUWAIT CITY, Jan 24:An Ethiopian housemaid committed suicide by hanging herself with a rope from the ceiling of her room inside the house of her sponsor in Taima.

2013 WORLD PRESS FREEDOM INDEX

2013 WORLD PRESS FREEDOM INDEX

Dashed hopes follow spring 

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Download the 2013 world press freedom map : click here 

After the “Arab springs” and other protest movements that prompted many rises and falls in last year’s index, the 2013 Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index marks a return to a more usual configuration.