Ethiopian activist killed in political murder, says opposition

Addis Ababa – An Ethiopian opposition activist has been beaten to death in a politically motivated murder in the run-up to elections in May, an opposition leader said Friday….

Ethiopian Opposition Claims Activist Killed While Campaigning

April 22 (Bloomberg) — An Ethiopian opposition activist was beaten to death by pro-government militia in the western part of the country after he refused to stop campaigning for his party before May 23 elections, an opposition leader said.

Jirata flees jail term

Bekele Jirata, the Ethiopian opposition leader convicted in absentia of belonging to a separatist rebel group, has fled the country, according to his party colleagues.

Ethiopia opposition leader flees 12-year jail term

An Ethiopian opposition leader convicted in absentia of belonging to a separatist rebel group has fled the country, party colleagues said Thursday.