Ethiopian Opposition Leader Merera Gudina Charged with TerrorismFebruary 23, 2017 - Dr Merera Gudina, the Chairman of the Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC), has finally been charged with terrorism by Ethiopian prosecutors, according to Africa News. Merera Gudina is accused of meeting anti-government elements during a European tour last year. The privately run Addis Standard news portal reported that the opposition chief was charged along with two others. Jawar Mohammed a popular Oromo activist and Executive Director of the Oromia Media network and Berhanu Nega, were also charged with terrorism. Ethiopian security forces arrested the Gudina shortly after his arrival in the capital Addis Ababa on December 1 from Belgium.

Source: Ethiopian News February 23, 2017 23:15 UTC