March 28, 2012 (ESAT News): Teachers who spoke to our reporters revealed that, Addis Ababa school teachers have released a resolution and signed a petition. They have made their resolution and petition known to the relevant government authorities. They have started ‘a start stop’ method of protest as well. It…
March 20 (ESAT News): The report that details the action of the youth and human rights abuse perpetrated by the government in Oromia region between February 09, 2012 and March 09, 2012 was launched by the group known as ‘Oromia Youth Association”. The report that lists the name of Oromos…
(MArch 20) Siye Abrha said Sunday at held public forum in Atlanta, Georgia, that TPLF has becoming Meles and wife’s party. The public forum was organized by the local Andenet Party support group to discuss the worsening political and economic situation in Ethiopia. Following a speech he made, a lengthy…
Resident Monks at Ziquala monastery informed ESAT that the thick pine forest surrounding the monastery is burning uncontrollably since last Friday March 16, 2012. Initially the fire was so huge that it was feared the monastery, and the dwellings that surround it could be swept by the raging fire. However,…
March 15 (ESAT News) According to a statement released by the Ethiopian government, Ethiopia this morning has destroyed what it called the evil centres and messengers of Eritrea. The minister for indoctrination and public relations centre Colonel Gebrekidan Gebremariam indicated, all forces that were near the Ethiopian boarder namely, Ramid,…
March 11, 2012 ESAT News: Between 300 and 400 thousand Muslims who gathered Jummaa prayer in spite of Government prohibition, said they will not turn back and will continue pressing for their demand. The Committee members have made public their discussion with Government officials. Every Muslim who was at Awolia…
March 10 (ESAT News) Reports of sporadic attack at controversial large-scale farmlands leased out foreign agribusinesses in Gambella have spreading. Observers say the reported attack at a farming station at a place called Elleya is yet another indication that the locals whose land is given away to large scale farmers…
March 7 (ESAT News) Ethiopian Muslims that gather at Awelia mosque to pretest against the government during Friday prayers have been told to either stop it or face the consequences. In a meeting with the Federal Affairs Minister, Shiferaw Teklemariam, the 17-member ad hoc committee that the disenchanted Muslims elected…
March 7 (ESAT News) The state-owned Wonji Sugar Factory has laid of over 300 workers while TPLF affiliated appointees to over the management. The corporation board led by Abaye Tsehaye has reportedly decided to fire an unprecedented number of workers from the factory. The workers were fired without any prior…