The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) joins the International community to condemn the ongoing crackdown on freedom of expression rights in Ethiopia. AFEX calls on the government of Ethiopia to uphold freedom of expression rights of journalists, bloggers and ordinary citizens in the country. AFEX denounces the killing of protesters by security agents and calls on the authorities to ensure that citizens' lives and rights are protected at all times. This is the second time security agents have arrested Teshome within the last year. We call on the government to uphold freedom of expression and assembly rights of journalists and citizens as guaranteed by Ethiopia's national constitution.

Source: Ethiopian News March 12, 2018 19:07 UTC