Addis Abeba — Following the ongoing schism within the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) and the ensuing unrest, two media professionals, journalist and political analyst Tewodros Asfaw, and Deacon Yosef Ketema, a journalist for EOTC Afaan Oromoo broadcast service, have been detained by security forces this week. Tewodros Asfaw, who is also the founder of a YouTube channel called Ethio Selam was taken from his home by security forces on Tuesday 14 February, around 2:00 PM local time, his brother Biniam Asfaw said in an interview on the channel. He was picked up from his residence in Addis Abeba by two armed security forces together with four others in civilian clothes, according to his brother's account, adding that they did not present any court order for his arrest. Similarly, a journalist at the EOTC Broadcasting Service Agency (EOTC TV), deacon Yosef Ketema was detained on Monday, 13 February, by security forces, the church has announced. It added that deacon Yosef have recently conducted frequent interviews with religious figures on current affairs of the church.

Source: Ethiopian News February 16, 2023 19:27 UTC