The Haman of Ethiopia: Negotiating with the Devil? By Dr. Getachew Workneh June 30, 2007 Surely, help for Ethiopia will come from above with or without the support of the…
Four editors convicted; possible death penalty or life imprisonment International PEN June 30, 2007 The Writers in Prison Committee of International PEN protests the conviction of four editors detained since…
Half a million Afars risk displacement due to government project Press Release June 28, 2007 The Afar people in Ethiopia live in the north-eastern part of the country known as…
International rally to free Ethiopian civil society leaders today Civicus (Civil Society Watch) June 28, 2007 • Activists demand immediate release of Ethiopian human rights defenders Jailed human rights defenders…
We aspire for change but how clear are we? By Workie Briye June 27, 2007 This particular moment is a time for reflection. It is hard to believe that it…
World ignoring a media crackdown in Eritrea Reuters June 27, 2007 An international media watchdog castigated the international community on Wednesday for “indifference” to a media crackdown in Eritrea where…
EU to help African workers return home By Caitlin Roman, Associated Press Writer June 27, 2007 BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) — The European Union wants to encourage skilled African workers to…
Haile sets another world record By David Powell, Athletics Correspondent June 27, 2007 Ostrava, Chech (June 27) – Meseret Defar, center, today won the 5000 m race ahead of fellow…
Lucy fossil approved for US tour By Natasha Metzler, AP Writer June 27, 2007 WASHINGTON – A fossil tour doesn’t have to mean an aging rock band’s reunion concerts. The…
RSF condemns totalitarian Djibouti regime RSF June 26, 2007 On the eve of the 30th anniversary tomorrow of Djibouti’s independence, Reporters Without Borders condemns the increasingly authoritarian tendencies of President…
