Ethiopia: 24 activists and writers convicted of terrorism

28 Jun 2012

24 activists and writers, including well-known dissident and blogger Eskinder Nega, were convicted for terrorism by an Ethiopian court yesterday (27 June). The presiding judge reportedly accused Nega of attempting to spark popular protests with his blogging and speeches. Nega criticised the country’s tendency to use its vague anti-terrorism laws to silence dissent.

 

 

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  1. Freedom of expression under attack in Ethiopia | UNCUT

    July 4, 2012 at 14:32

    [...] government bolstered its image as a global leader in stifling internal dissent last week with the convictions of 24 prominent critics on conspiracy to commit acts of terrorism charges. Eskinder Nega, an [...]

  2. Netizen Report: Journalism Edition - Global Voices Advocacy

    July 5, 2012 at 18:26

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  3. Netizen Report: Journalism Edition – Global Voices Advocacy | Journalism

    July 5, 2012 at 20:50

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  4. Netizen Report: Journalism Edition – The Netizen Project

    July 6, 2012 at 18:04

    [...] Nega was one of 24 activists convicted under the country’s anti-terrorism laws which have been criticized for being used as a means to silence dissent. He could face life in [...]

  5. Ethiopia: Eskinder Nega sentenced to 18 years in prison | Index on Censorship

    July 13, 2012 at 14:57

    [...] to 18 years in prison for violating anti-terrorism laws. He and 23 other activists and writers were convicted last month, and accused of links with US-based opposition group Ginbot Seven, which Ethiopia [...]

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