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Ethiopia jails notable critic cum blogger

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October 5, 2016

Ethiopia jails notable critic cum blogger

Days after protests turned bloody following a stampede caused by police in the Ethiopian region of Oromia and Amhara, authorities have arrested Seyoum Teshome, a notable critic and blogger.

The blogger was arrested by government security operatives for slamming the government especially over its handling of on-going protests which has claimed scores of lives.

The outspoken university lecturer who has been quoted frequently by foreign media outlets about the anti-government protests was picked up on October 1 at his home in Woliso town in the Oromia region thereby solidifying Ethiopia’s place as the world’s third worst jailer of journalists.

“This arrest of a prominent writer and commentator is deeply disturbing as it comes against a backdrop of government moves to stifle protests and criticism,” said Robert Mahoney, deputy director of the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists. “Seyoum Teshome should be released without delay and without condition.”

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