Politics
Reporter Newspaper Leadership Seeks Talks After Sudden Suspension
BBC · 2 hours ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
AI SUMMARY
Following the full suspension of Reporter newspaper and its digital outlets by the Ethiopian Media Authority, Editor-in-Chief Tamiru Tsige has denied allegations of violating national interest and requested discussions to resume publications.
- The Ethiopian Media Authority fully suspended the Amharic and English print and digital editions of Reporter, published by Media and Communication Center PLC.
- The Authority stated it conducted over a year of content monitoring before issuing the suspension due to "repeated violations of law and professional ethics".
- Accusations against the media outlet include disseminating content contrary to national interest, tarnishing institutional reputations using unverified information, and covering topics with high negative societal impacts.
- Editor-in-Chief Tamiru Tsige stated that the official suspension letter was received today, after previously circulating on social media.
- Tamiru categorically denied the allegations, stating that the newspaper has operated for 31 years by safeguarding the national interest.
- The Editor-in-Chief described the suspension decision as a surprise, noting that previous discussions with the Authority had not indicated such action.
- The publication's leadership is currently seeking discussions with the Media Authority with the hope of resolving issues and resuming weekend print runs.
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