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Ethiopia articles on Democracy Chronicles

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for democracy in Ethiopia.​ Ethiopia is not a functioning democracy.​ Political violence and extreme poverty remain entrenched challenges. Also check out our section on World Democracy and our articles on Africa.

Supporting Ethiopia’s Transformation From Autocracy To Democracy

by DC Editors - June 21, 2019

Supporting Ethiopia’s Transformation From Autocracy To Democracy

Ethiopia has embarked on a process of democratic transformation that is already having reverberations, not only here and in the region, but globally.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Ethiopia

Actress Priyanka Chopra Promotes Refugee Education on Ethiopia Visit

by DC Editors - May 23, 2019

Actress Priyanka Chopra Promotes Refugee Education on Ethiopia Visit

Chopra is a goodwill ambassador for the UN children’s agency. She spoke with Associated Press after visiting a school for refugees from neighboring Sudan.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Africa, Celebrity Politics, Education, Ethiopia, Sudan, United Nations

Report Outlines Threats to Freedom in Multiple African Countries

by DC Editors - May 16, 2019

Threats to Freedom in Multiple African Countries

In a dozen countries across Africa, governments have put laws that “improperly constrain” nongovernmental organizations and imperil civil society.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Algeria, China, Dictatorships, Ethiopia, Europe, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Russia, West Africa, Zimbabwe

No Rights Progress in Eritrea After Peace Deal With Ethiopia

by DC Editors - March 23, 2019

UN: No Rights Progress in Eritrea After Peace Deal With Ethiopia

U.N. experts say Eritrea’s human rights record has not changed for the better since the government signed a peace agreement with Ethiopia last year.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, United Nations

British Museum Agrees to Return Emperor’s Hair to Ethiopia

by DC Editors - March 6, 2019

British Museum Agrees to Return Emperor's Hair to Ethiopia

Two locks of hair belonging to Ethiopian Emperor Tewodros will be repatriated after request from Addis Ababa, the National Army Museum in Britain announced.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Africa, Colonialism, Election History, England, Ethiopia

New Ethiopian Civil Society Proclamation Advances Essential Freedoms

by DC Editors - February 11, 2019

New Ethiopian Civil Society Proclamation Advances Essential Freedoms

This law is the first major legislative reform measure that PM Abiy Ahmed has taken toward ensuring an open operating environment for civil society.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Ethiopia, Journalism and Free Speech

Ethiopia Pardons 13,000 Accused of Treason or Terrorism

by DC Editors - January 23, 2019

Abiy's Ethiopia Pardons 13,000 Accused of Treason or Terrorism

Abiy’s Ethiopia pardons more than 13,000 people in the past six months who had been accused of treason or terrorism, state-affiliated media said on Tuesday.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Ethiopia, Political Dissidents

Ethiopia Allows Almost 1 Million Refugees to Leave Camps, Go to Work

by DC Editors - January 20, 2019

Ethiopia Allows Almost 1 Million Refugees to Leave Camps, Go to Work

Ethiopia allows almost 1 million refugees to leave camps and work. in move praised for providing them more dignity and reducing reliance on foreign aid.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Ethiopia

Ethiopia’s Torture Problem and the Court of Public Opinion

by DC Editors - December 17, 2018

Ethiopia’s Torture Problem and the Court of Public Opinion

Ethiopia’s state broadcaster EBC aired documentary this week, detailing numerous horrendous torture acts carried out by security services in recent years.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Ethiopia, Political Dissidents

Ethiopia Increases Arrests in Crackdown Targeting Security Services

by DC Editors - November 15, 2018

Ethiopia Increases Arrests in Crackdown

Ethiopia arrest former head of military-run industrial shortly after authorities announced investigations targeting senior members of the security forces.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Ethiopia

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