Rap21 / July 03, 2008

In Ethiopia, the political happenings have more than often dictated the activities of the private press. Whether tensions flare on the borders of Eritrea or Somalia or the incumbent government is in danger of losing power the press has always felt the repercussions.

According to Reporters Without Borders (RSF), following the 2005 elections, at least twenty journalists were jailed and a further 100 Ethiopian media practitioners, including 37 journalists, have fled the country in search of freedom and safety since 2001. (more…)