Yohannes Eneyew Ayalew

Yohannes is a PhD candidate at Monash University Faculty of Law, Melbourne, Australia. He is a Lecturer in Law at Bahir Dar University (currently on study leave). Follow him on Twitter @yeayalew

The Ethiopian Human Rights Roadmap: a feeble bulwark against atrocity crimes

At a time when the country is confronting increasing atrocities, the five-year plan offers slim hope of resolution and accountability.…

5 years

Is Ethiopia’s first fake news case in line with human rights norms?

The disinformation charges against critical journalist Yayesew Shimelis for his reporting on government COVID-19 plans do not seem legally rigorous.

6 years

Muting sectarianism or muzzling speech?

Ethiopian lawmakers need to use their newfound freedom to bring the draft hate speech law into line with international standards.

6 years