Abiy Ahmed’s government claimed the content of Mahibere Kidusan coverage was something that obstructs the meeting of the Holy Synod and incites violence among people. However, the government did not mention what exactly was in violation of the media rule in the country and what specific content was found to be the cause for the government’s decision to suspend Mahibere Kidusan Media. The suspension came amid reports that the Federal government is hassling members of the Holy Synod of Ethiopian Orthodox Church with the aim to coerce them to appoint bishops on the basis of ethnicity against the canons of the Orthodox Church. It also asked the Holy Synod to be cautious about ordination of bishops. Berhanu Admas (SM)Meanwhile, there are emerging reports that government security forces have detained Berhanu Admas, a prominent and senior member of Mahibere Kidusan.

Source: Ethiopian News May 22, 2023 15:43 UTC