Political Science professor known for Facebook activism arrested and charged with terrorism
Freedom House
31 October 2015
Ranked 180th in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House
1 May 2015
Sweeping anti-terrorism legislation silences critical journalism
Freedom House
1 May 2014
Ranked 176th in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House
1 May 2014
"Full online powers"
Reporters Without Borders
13 March 2014
"New leader continues Meles Zenawi's onslaught on the press"
Committee to Protect Journalists
11 February 2014
Ranked 143rd in annual press freedom index
Reporters Without Borders
31 January 2014
"Ethiopian media remains under a tight government stranglehold"
Human Rights Watch
22 January 2014
Ranked 177th in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House
1 May 2013
In Ethiopia, there is a continuing and pervasive deterioration in the space for free speech, peaceful protest, and opposition political activity.
Freedom House
1 April 2013
Government prohibits political activity on university campuses
Freedom House
16 January 2013
"Ethiopia has driven more journalists into exile over the past decade than any other nation in the world"
Committee to Protect Journalists
22 February 2012
Ranked 127th in annual press freedom index
Reporters Without Borders
25 January 2012
Journalists charged as terrorist conspirators
Human Rights Watch
22 January 2012