South Sudan: NSF Rebel Group agrees to ceasefire with government

[ad_1] The government of South Sudan and the rebels of the National Salvation Front (NSF) announced in Rome the signing of a ceasefire agreement. The National Salvation Front, which operates mainly in the southern states of the country, has frequently clashed with government forces. But thanks to international mediation, the …

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Ethiopian security forces arrested Temesgen Desalegne

[ad_1] The government did not reveal why Temesgen is being arrested. Stories on social media say he was arrested for content he posted about Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abiebie. Temesgen Desalegne (Photo: SM) BorkenaOctober 14, 2020 The founder and owner of Feteh magazine, Temesgen Desalegne, is reportedly detained in the …

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China and Russia win UN rights council seats, Saudis lose

[ad_1] UNITED NATIONS – China, Russia and Cuba won seats in the main UN human rights body on Tuesday despite opposition from activist groups over their dismal human rights records, but another target, Saudi Arabia, lost. Russia and Cuba were running unopposed, but China and Saudi Arabia were in a …

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Hachalu Hundessa’s alleged killer pleads not guilty

[ad_1] By Staff Reporter October 14, 2020 (Ezega.com) – The alleged murderer of a prominent Ethiopian singer from Oromo, Tilahun Yami, has pleaded not guilty, Ezega.com learned. Two months ago, Tilahun pleaded guilty to having killed singer Hachalu Hundessa, whose death sparked ethnic riots that left at least 200 dead …

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