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Former head of Ethiopian intelligence Getachew Assefa and others handed in guilty verdicts

A guilty verdict by Federal High Court has been handed down to Former Director-General of National Intelligence and Security Service Getachew Assefa, Deputy Director Yared Zerihun, and 24 other defendants. Defendants worked at various positions in the former National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) between 1984 and 2010. They were positioned at major cities in

December 11, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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METEC Surpassed Abiy Ahmed On Google Search Interest From Ethiopia

It has been almost nine months since PM Abiy took power and through all these times the PM was the most, searched Google term in Ethiopia. But for the first time ever the word term METEC surpassed Abiy Ahmed on a google search. The arrest of several ex-METEC officials along with the intelligence sparked more

November 15, 2018 • By Addis Insight

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We, Will, Get You Whatever You Are- Attorney General Berhanu Tsegaye

Ethiopia’s Attorney General Berhanu Tsegaye sends shockwaves to a nation that was eagerly waiting to hear details about the recent arrests of people involved in state-level corruption and human right abuses. The briefing focused on the METEC, Intelligence, and Justice Department. The press briefing was conducted in a room that was fully packed with local and

November 12, 2018 • By Addis Insight