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CPJ Calls for Release of Detained Ethiopian Journalists
Deutsche Welle · 2 weeks ago · Read the Full Story on Deutsche Welle
AI SUMMARY
The Committee to Protect Journalists has urged Ethiopian authorities to release detained journalists who refused to sign confession letters as a condition for freedom.
- The Committee to Protect Journalists reported that Ethiopian journalists Dawit Begashaw, Genet Asmamaw, Goje Sisay, Abay Zewdu, and Meskerem Abera have refused to sign confession letters for their release.
- The journalists have been in custody for over three years facing terrorism charges.
- CPJ's Muthoki Mumo stated that authorities are attempting to force the journalists to confess to crimes they have denied in court.
- The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission recently announced that over 600 individuals, including some in the journalists' legal files, were released through pardons or dropped charges.
- Lawyer Solomon Gezahegn confirmed his clients remained in custody because they refused to sign the conditional release documents.
- The conditions required the journalists to take responsibility for crises, loss of life, and property damage related to their alleged crimes, and to pledge not to engage in similar activities.
- Figures such as Christian Tadele, Dr. Chane Kebede, and Dr. Kassa Teshager were released, while Yohannes Buayalew, Dr. Wondwosen Assefa, and Dr. Sisay Awgichew remain in custody after refusing to sign.
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