Social media restriction was introduced after Ethiopian Church protested government intervention in internal affairsborkenaThe Ethiopian government reportedly lifted restrictions on social media platforms and internet coverage across the country this week. For over five months now, social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Telegram, and Youtube were not fully accessible in all parts of Ethiopia. However, she indicated that the issue was beyond the capacity of EthioTelecom and the relevant government authority was contacted regarding the problem. It was introduced sometime in February soon after the Ethiopian Church introduced a range of resistance measures including peaceful demonstration to protest government intervention in the affairs of the Church. A report released last week indicated that Ethiopia has lost billions of birr due to restriction in internet.

Source: Ethiopian News July 18, 2023 15:00 UTC