Amid rising civil strife, the government has initiated a crackdown on same-sex activitiesAuthorities in Ethiopia have initiated a crackdown on the LGBTQ+ community. They now live in Vienna, Austria, working with others who have found refuge in London and Washington to raise awareness for the plight of the LGBTQ+ community back home. Authorities launch crackdown on same-sex activities[In mid-August], authorities in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa announced a crackdown on same-sex activities in hotels and bars. “In this case, the LGBTQ+ community bears the brunt of this misplaced aggression.”Atieno also believes unchecked aggression on social media has further fueled the problem. “Like all nations, we have an LGBTQ+ community trying to survive and thrive, given the tense political situation,” they said.

Source: Ethiopian News September 04, 2023 22:28 UTC