News Ethiopia plays down impact of withheld donor support By Anthony Mitchell (Associated Press) December 30, 2005 ADDIS ABABA – Finance Minister Sufyan Ahmed said Friday that Ethiopia considers it…

Viewpoint The West acts to punish Meles By A. Bezabih December 30, 2005 Some observers think that the Melese government has been excessively pampered and comforted by the West for…

News Jailed Ethiopian leaders refuse plea AFP December 29, 2005 Jailed Kinijit leaders (Front from L) Prof. Mesfin Woldemariam, V-flashing Debebe Eshetu, Ms. Nigist G. Hiwot, Kinijit Vice President Ms.…

News Donors to withhold $375 million from Ethiopia Financial Times December 29, 2005 NAIROBI – Donors are to withhold direct budgetary support worth about $375m from Ethiopia following the government’s…

News Congressman Smith asks Meles to release political prisoners By Mesfin Mekonen December 29, 2005 WASHINGTON DC – Congressman Christopher Smith, the Chairman of the House Africa, Global Human Rights,…

News Kenya investigating kidnappings by TPLF agents By Kathy Majtenyi for VOA December 28, 2005 Kenyan police are investigating allegations that Ethiopian government agents are kidnapping and harassing Ethiopian refugees…

News Drama in Zenawi’s kangaroo court continues IRIN News Agency December 28, 2005 ADDIS ABABA (IRIN) – A Federal High Court judge remanded 129 opposition leaders, journalists, civil society members…

Commentary Instability again threatens a divided Ethiopia By Jonathan Manthorpe for Vancouver Sun December 28, 2005 Looking back, there were plenty of warning signs that it was not liberation but…

Feature Ethiopia tightens noose around critics, journalists Newswatch December 26, 2005 International organisations have expressed concern at the state of affairs in Ethiopia where 131 opponents of the government, including…

Commentary U.S. about to awaken to a nightmare in Ethiopia Rampant thuggery has ended hopes of democracy By Dula Abdu December 24, 2005 While the West celebrates the joys of…