NAIROBI (Reuters) - Authorities in Ethiopia's northern Amhara region have arrested four employees of a U.S.-based online media outlet, while the whereabouts of two others was unclear, the broadcaster said on Sunday, in the latest round of arrests involving media. The arrests would add to those of five journalists in another Amhara media outlet on Thursday over what their colleague said was the outlet's reporting of the activity of a local volunteer militia, known as Fano. Gizachew Muluneh, spokesperson for the Amhara regional administration and government spokesperson Legesse Tulu did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Political Cartoons on World Leaders View All 161 ImagesNisir calls itself an impartial and independent online media agency focusing on Ethiopian news, paying close attention to Amhara region. The arrests add to those of a prominent general critical of Abiy, and some ethnic Amhara activists in the last week.

Source: Ethiopian News May 22, 2022 15:55 UTC