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Eskinder Nega sentenced to heavy prison term

New York, July 13, 2012--The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the harsh prison sentences issued by Ethiopia's High Court today for blogger Eskinder Nega and five independent journalists on vague and politically motivated terrorism charges.  

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July 13, 2012 9:26 AM ET |
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CPJ in the News

CPJ calls for release of jailed reporters in Ethiopia

Ethiopia is the second leading jailer of journalists, according to CPJ research.  This month, CPJ and Africa Media Initiative met with Ethiopia's senior communications official to discuss the country's press freedom record and review laws affecting freedom of speech.  Voice of America reported on this visit and spoke to CPJ's East Africa Consultant, Tom Rhodes.  
June 11, 2012 5:36 PM ET |
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