The IPI global network condemns the arrest and continued detention of French journalist Antoine Galindo over allegations of conspiracy with armed groups for conducting media interviews. We call on Ethiopian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Galindo, and ensure journalists can undertake their work freely and safely. Galindo, who works for the online news outlet Africa Intelligence (AI), was arrested on February 22 at the Ethiopia Skylight Hotel. Reports indicate that he was in the country to undertake media coverage of the annual summit of the African Union and other news that he had obtained the requisite visa. The authorities in Ethiopia have also frequently shut down the internet and restricted communication and access to information in these areas.

Source: Ethiopian News February 29, 2024 13:14 UTC