Politics
EHRC Annual Report Identifies Numerous Threats to Media Freedom
Deutsche Welle · 4 hours ago · Read the Full Story on Deutsche Welle
AI SUMMARY
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission has released its annual report identifying numerous concerning issues, including pre-trial detentions and permit restrictions, that severely threaten media freedom across the country.
- The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission released a 126-page annual investigation report covering the period from June 2024 to June 2025.
- Pre-trial detention of journalists by government forces and mandatory information permits continue to severely restrict freedom of information.
- In Addis Ababa, some private media owners and editors are pressured by financiers and advertisers to air only content reflecting their interests.
- In the South Ethiopia region, security forces compel journalists to obtain permits from zonal administrators before working in certain areas.
- State-funded media in the Central Ethiopia region face intimidation, harassment, and orders from local officials to stop investigative reports.
- Private, foreign, and community media are prohibited from covering council sessions in the Sidama and South Ethiopia regions.
- In Tigray, regional security forces harass, intimidate, beat journalists, and seize equipment such as cameras.
- The Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Party called for the unconditional release of detained journalists and legal protection for media professionals.
- International Media Support reported that at least 44 journalists were abducted or detained by security forces or unknown attackers in 2025.
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