Ethiopian journalist and blogger, Eskinder Nega has finally been released from a prison facility after seven years in jail, a top Oromo activist has said. His release comes barely a week after reportedly refused to sign a ‘false confession form’ in exchange for his liberty. Fasil said her husband refused to sign and asked to see a more senior official subsequent to which he was returned to his cell. #EskinderNega being escorted to the car by Journalist Temesgen Desalegn, who was recently released after finishing his term; #AndualemAragie smiling and our hard working jurno Mahlet Fasil ( MahletFasil ) getting her best moment with her icon. pic.twitter.com/gwVB18wwQ5 — Addis Standard (addisstandard) February 14, 2018Photo credit: Addis Standard

Source: Ethiopian News February 14, 2018 13:44 UTC