The prison gates in Ethiopia opened a little wider today. Following the release on Tuesday of seven prominent Oromo leaders, including Bekele Gerba, authorities released four key leaders of the Ethiopian Muslim community; pardoned two prominent journalists; dropped charges against members of the blogging collective, Zone 9; freed an Oromo women serving a life sentence. As more political prisoners rejoin the society, impromptu celebrations for the release of pardoned Oromo leaders continue across the restive Oromia State.

Source: Ethiopian News February 14, 2018 10:07 UTC