Now exiled in the US, human rights is the priority of dissident Ethiopian silver medal winner Feyisa Lilesa
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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.
Ethiopian Olympics Protester Flees Seeking Asylum
Public protest by Ethiopian Olympics protester and silver medal winner Feyisa Lilesa means potential danger
Bloodied and Battered Ethiopian Protesters Refuse to Back Down
Government uses little restraint in repressing Ethiopian protesters as businesses with ties to state burned
Local Protests Growing Into Ethiopian Youth Political Movement
Violence won’t stop protests led by explosion of Ethiopian youth population and popular discontent
African Social Media Crackdown Threatens Hard Won Freedoms
In worsening threat to journalism, African social media outlets are under threat from overzealous governments
Ethiopian Olympian Stages Dangerous Protest Against Regime
After winning medal in Rio, Ethiopian Olympian Feyisa Lilesa protest government repression
Violent Repression of Protesters in Ethiopian Dictatorship
Ethiopian dictatorship has unleashed a new round of violence against protests by ethnic Oromo
Somaliland: The South Sudan Scenario
To avoid the South Sudan scenario, a reliable working government in Mogadishu would likely evaporate the one clan dream in Somaliland and ensure the territorial integrity of Somalia.
Repressed Ethiopian Media Seek International Support
Dictatorship is working overtime to muzzle Ethiopian media and the world has yet to take notice
Ethiopian Journalists’ Struggle For Freedom is Essential
Obama’s visit has highlighted plight of Ethiopian journalists fighting atmosphere of repression