Freedom Is Not Free EverywhereLarry YoungThe authorities confiscated his cell phone six times and his lap top twice in order to shut him up and keep him from advocating free speech, freedom of the press and academic freedom. They had him followed everywhere he went and began a series of intimidating, threatening calls when he continued to advocate for basic human freedom. The government began arresting anyone who advocated free speech, a free press or academic freedom. The movement for basic freedoms in Ethiopia has been a growing non-violent movement, according to Tafa, heavily influenced by the writings of Leo Tolstoy. Now, teaching at Norwich, Tafa said that he has for the first time experienced true academic freedom.

Source: Ethiopian News February 07, 2018 16:52 UTC