Ethiopian War

Parliamentary Immunity Ignored: House of Representatives Member Christian Tadele Taken by Security Forces

Christian Tadele, a member of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the Standing Committee on Government Expenditure, Management and Control, was taken from his home by security forces on Friday evening, August 3/2023. His family confirmed to the BBC Amharic that several policemen wearing federal police uniforms took him from his home in Addis

August 5, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Another Attack on Independent Media: Ethiopia Insider Robbed

On Sunday, July 16, 2022, a safe in the office of “Ethiopia Insider,” an internet media managed by Haq Media and Communication, was broken into by unknown parties and its property was stolen. Haq Media and Communication believes that the media organization is facing repeated pressures due to the reports it produces, and this robbery

July 17, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Joint Task Force Announces Arrest of Extremist Group Targeting Amhara Region

On April 20, 2015, the Security and Safety Joint Task Force announced that it is taking irrevocable legal action against extremist forces organized and coordinated in the country and abroad to seize regional power by destroying the constitutional system in the region. Recently, the Task Force announced that it has arrested 47 suspects who were

April 30, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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New Military Service Proclamation in Ethiopia: Students to Serve for Two Years

The House of Representatives approved the National Military Service Proclamation Ethiopia The House of People’s Representatives approved a new decree requiring students who are 18 years old and have completed their high school education to undergo military training and serve for two years. In its regular meeting held yesterday, the council approved the amended draft

April 30, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Unsolved Mystery: The Assassination of Ethiopian Government Official Girma Yeshitla

On April 28th, 2023, Ato Girma Yeshitla, an executive member of the ruling Prosperity Party and the head of the Amhara Region Prosperity Party Branch Office, was killed by unidentified gunmen in North Showa Zone, 250 kilometers north of the capital city, Addis Ababa. Mr. Girma was visiting various development and infrastructure projects in the

April 28, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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The negotiations with OLF will start the day after tomorrow – Prime Minister Abiy

The negotiations with OLF will start the day after tomorrow – Prime Minister Abiy Prime Minister Abiy stated that the negotiations with Shene will begin the day after tomorrow in Tanzania. The Prime Minister called on all parties to do their part to bring relief to the people of Wolega. On the other hand, Prime

April 23, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Media Professional Meskerem Abera Accused of Providing Shooting Practice to Informal Organizations in Ethiopia

Meskerem Abera, a media professional in Ethiopia, has been detained by the police on charges of inciting violence and rioting. The police have accused her of giving military training and shooting practice to informal organizations. The federal police brought Meskerem to court, and she was granted 13 days for investigation by the court. The hearing

April 11, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Government’s Plan to Reorganize Special Forces Met with Resistance In Amhara Region

On April 6, 2023, the Government Communication Service released a statement regarding the reorganization of regional special forces to improve the training, armament, and living conditions of the country’s army. The government’s objective is to integrate members of the special forces into other security structures such as the state police, federal police, or national defense

April 6, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Human Rights Groups Condemn Second Wave of Ethnic Amhara Abductions Across Ethiopia

On April 4, 2023, Genocide Prevention in Ethiopia (GPE) released a report claiming that a second round of mass abductions of ethnic Amharas in major cities across Ethiopia has taken place. According to the report, the Ethiopian government has initiated a new wave of mass arrests targeting ethnic Amharas, a similar event that took place

April 5, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Keria Ibrahim and Two Other TPLF Leaders Released from Prison Amid Peace Deal in Tigray Region

On Thursday, March 30th, civil and military leaders of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) who were accused under the charge file of Dr. Debretzion Gebremichael and General Tadese Nadeza were released from prison. Haftom Kesete, the coordinator of the defendants’ lawyers, announced in the evening that they had been released and returned to their

March 30, 2023 • By Addis Insight