Breaking News: At least three journalist are arrested

Written on Friday, May 30th, 2008 at 12:12 pm by ethioforum

AFP journalist being beaten by Meles Zenawi soldiers in 2005 Addis Ababa30 May 2008 - At least three journalist of the free press are arrested today by Zenawi’s secret agents, EMF correspondent said. Journalists Mesfin Negash and Girma Tesfaw from Addis Neger weekly news paper and  a female editor Tsion Aklilu have been taken today to the notorious central investigation bureau, according to source. This is yet another wave of arrest by the regime apparently to suppress free flow of information in the country. However, such news is not a surprise to many as Zenawi is Africa’s Biggest Jailer of Journalists.

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  • One Response to “Breaking News: At least three journalist are arrested”

    1. Dinqu Says:

      EVERYBODY Please copy and send the above information to Amnesty International offices around the world. Also to Human Rights Watch, to EU, African Union etc…
      If we dont do anything, Milas Zenawi will finish our people one by one. Demonstrations must be organized everywhere in USA and Europe cities infront of Weyane Embassies!!