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Ethiopian Media Authority Announces Indefinite Suspension of Tigray TV
BBC · 5 days ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
AI SUMMARY
The Ethiopian Media Authority has indefinitely suspended Tigray TV, citing the broadcast of content that threatens national security and incites conflict following the formation of a new opposition coalition.
- The Ethiopian Media Authority announced the indefinite suspension of Tigray TV.
- The Authority stated that the station broadcasted content threatening national and public security, jeopardizing national interests, inciting conflict, and encouraging extremism.
- The suspension was announced in a statement issued on September 21.
- The station had previously been suspended but was reinstated following the Pretoria Peace Agreement between the TPLF and the Federal Government.
- Using Tigray TV as an information source or disseminating its reports is strictly prohibited.
- The suspension follows the formation of a new coalition titled 'Cooperation for Survival' by the TPLF and parties from six regions.
- Coalition chairperson Zemene Kasse read the founding statement on Tigray media outlets, stating the group's objective to overthrow Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government and establish an inclusive transitional government.
- The Ethiopian Media Authority has previously revoked registration or reporting licenses for Addis Standard, Wazema Radio, and Reuters journalists.
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