International🌐 Available in EnglishAugust 7, 2026

Award-winning Ethiopian journalist accused authorities of abduction

Award-winning Ethiopian journalist accused authorities of abduction
France 24
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Ethiopian authorities have abducted and assaulted Yonas Kedir, editor-in-chief of the independent news outlet Addis Standard, in what marks a troubling escalation of press freedom restrictions. The incident underscores a deteriorating environment for journalism in Ethiopia.

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Ethiopian security agents abducted, assaulted and detained Yonas Kedir, the editor-in-chief of independent media outlet Addis Standard, the publication said on August 7, the latest sign of a worsening climate for the press. Addis Standard, a print and online outlet, is one of Ethiopia's few independent media platforms, with nearly one million followers on X. FRANCE 24's Tom Canetti reports.

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Tags:#إثيوبيا#حرية الصحافة#انتهاكات أمنية#إعلام مستقل#يونس كدير#أديس ستاندرد
Source: France 24

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