Political trials

Charges state that Hachalu’s assassins were part of “OLF-Shane” anti-government plot

Female defendant allegedly lured singer to railway station entrance where assassin was waiting.

6 years

Ethiopian Court asks Attorney General to explain comment after Jawar and Bekele accuse him of presuming their guilt

Politicians and their lawyers complain that the government’s top legal officer undermined their right to a fair trial.

6 years

Ethiopian High Court denies bail for Eskinder Nega

The political activist was denied bail due to the serious nature of the alleged crimes.

6 years

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