Africa - Voice of America: Ethiopia Jails Journalists, Activists for 'Terrorism'

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Ethiopia Jails Journalists, Activists for 'Terrorism' Jul 13th 2012, 12:09 At least 20 Ethiopians, including journalists and opposition figures, have been sentenced to prison on terrorism charges, after a trial denounced by human rights groups. In sentences handed down Friday, prominent journalist and blogger Eskinder Nega was jailed for 18  years, while Andualem Arage, a member of the Unity for Democracy and Justice party, was given life in prison. Many of the others were sentenced in absentia, but both Eskinder and Andualem are in Ethiopian custody. Last ... Media files: 82CFEA38-CA9D-4440-809C-58FE59938AB0_cx41_cy17_cw41_w800_r1.png (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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