"We are very concerned about the restriction on our reporting in Ethiopia. Following the discontinuation of the language services of Voice of America, Deutsche Welle offers the most widely accessed Amharic-language program by an international media outlet in Ethiopia. Millions of Ethiopians continue to rely on us to provide them with access to independent information."
"This blatant suspension of Deutsche Welle's journalists is an outrageous act of censorship and intimidation. Ethiopian authorities are weaponizing media laws to silence independent reporting and control the narrative. The government must immediately lift the suspension, stop harassing journalists, and respect the public's right to information."
"The letter from the EMA does not contain any concrete allegations, but broadly accuses DW of violating media proclamations, and disseminated unbalanced and conflict-aggravating reports that "lack reliable sources.""
Ethiopia has seen a surge in detentions of journalists in recent months. A letter from the Ethiopian Media Authority temporarily suspended nine Deutsche Welle Amharic correspondents on October 23, accusing DW of violating media proclamations and disseminating unbalanced, conflict-aggravating reports that "lack reliable sources." The letter contains no concrete allegations. Deutsche Welle condemned the suspension and requested transcripts of reports deemed not in line with professional ethics. DW's Director-General Barbara Massing expressed concern and noted DW provides the most widely accessed Amharic-language international program after Voice of America discontinued its services. The Committee to Protect Journalists called the suspension censorship and urged immediate reversal. Authorities previously accused DW of false reporting after the 2005 elections, and a commission found no proof of misreporting.
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