Criminal justice

Ethiopian opposition leader Eskinder Nega charged with terror plot to kill ex-Addis Ababa mayor

Veteran anti-ethnic politics activist accused of trying to incite ethnic and religious violence as part of alleged capital power grab.

6 years

Jawar Mohammed’s trial could begin at Ethiopian High Court within a week

Oromo politicians praise treatment and procedure but a suspect criticizes ‘defamatory’ media coverage.

6 years

Jawar’s sickness leads to deadly unrest before disguised witnesses testify against him

Jawar Mohammed and Bekele Gerba's lawyers want state prosecutors to start detailing the crimes each defendant is accused of.

6 years