Report chides Ethiopia anti-terror law

Ethiopia’s use of sweeping anti-terrorism law to imprison journalists and other legislative restrictions are hindering the development of free and independent media in Africa’s second largest country, according to a report published today by the International Press Institute (IPI).

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Habari Zinazoendana

10 years ago

BBC

Kenya anti-terror law thrown out

Kenya's top court throws out key aspects of new anti-terrorism legislation, including clauses that curbed media freedom and capped refugee numbers.

 

10 years ago

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Tunisia passes new anti-terror law

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TheCitizen

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11 years ago

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Ethiopia bloggers on terror charges

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10 years ago

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Ethiopia 'terror plotters' jailed

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17 Aug

Egypt imposes new anti-terror laws

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TheCitizen

07 May

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10 years ago

BBC

Uproar over Kenyan anti-terror bill

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