New York — Ethiopian authorities must thoroughly investigate the recent attack on journalist Abebe Bayu, hold those responsible to account, and ensure that all members of the press can work without fear, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. They also warned him not to criticize the government, he told CPJ. "The people who abducted and assaulted Ethiopian journalist Abebe Bayu cannot be allowed to escape responsibility; authorities must thoroughly investigate this incident, identify the attackers, and hold them to account," said Angela Quintal, CPJ's Africa program coordinator. Abede told CPJ that he did not know what specific coverage prompted the attack. Oromia State Police Commissioner Ararsa Merdasa told CPJ in a phone interview that he was not aware of the attack.

Source: Ethiopian News July 01, 2021 17:48 UTC