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Politicians and journalists detained

On 7 March, politicians Batir Filae, Gada Gabisa, Bilisuma Ararsa and Oromo News Network (ONN) journalists Desu Dula and Wago Nole were arrested near Burayu, central Ethiopia, immediately after visiting Abdi Regassa, former Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) leader. A police officer stopped their car as they were returning from their visit, alleging that they had taken photos when they visited Abdi Regassa. When the police stopped them, the driver stopped the car abruptly, causing another car to hit them. The police charged and detained all five for causing the accident. In a court hearing on 31 March, the charge was dropped. However, all five remain in detention. All except Gada Gabisa have been denied access to their lawyer.

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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s administration has initiated an important reform agenda that has the potential to improve the Ethiopian human rights situation if effectively implemented. However, the political climate in Ethiopia has become a tense one, where government critics can face arrest and detention for dissent against the government. For further information on this, please see the following outputs:

- Ethiopia: Release Detained Journalists and opposition politicians immediately

- Ethiopia: Police must account for missing Oromo opposition leader

- Ethiopia: Vendor killed, musician injured after police attack opposition supporters in Oromia

- Ethiopia: Authorities crack down on opposition supporters with mass arrests

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