Addis Ababa University

2022-06-25 Addis Ababa University

On June 25, 2022, Ethiopian police attacked Addis Ababa University students as they protested against ongoing ethnic violence against Amhara communities in the Wollega region of the country. At least 150 students gathered on the campus of Addis Ababa University,

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2022-03-13 Addis Ababa University

On March 13, 2022, violent clashes between students reportedly broke out on the Sidist Kilo campus of Addis Ababa University, amid a week of tensions over the distribution of materials that allegedly reflected “hatred toward ethnic Oromos.” Sources indicate that

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2021-11-17 Addis Ababa University

On November 17, 2021, it was reported that Ethiopian state authorities had arrested Addis Ababa University law professor, Assefa Fiseha, amidst a state of emergency. An internationally known expert on federalism and constitutional law, Fiseha is one of 1,000 people,

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2015-12-23 Addis Ababa University

On December 23, 2015, Ethiopian security forces reportedly arrested Bekele Gerba, a foreign language professor at Addis Ababa University and the deputy chairman of the Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC).  As of this report, sources indicate that he remains in custody

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2013-03-28 Addis Ababa University

On March 28, 2013, an Addis Ababa University student was arrested and charged with criminal defamation for allegedly posting criticisms of Arba Minch University officials and Arba Minch city administrators on his Facebook page. According to sources, police apprehended the

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