Tag Archives: Counter-terrorism

Ethiopian leader Meles dominates despite death

February 27, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Ethiopia’s long-ruling leader died half a year ago, but it seems Meles Ze-nawi still holds on to power. In the capital, his face looks down from hundreds of posters plastered on walls, and government representatives vow to implement the late … read more »

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Ethiopia: National Security Agency confirmed arrest of Al Qaeda members

January 4, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Ethiopian National Security and Intelligence Agency confirmed on Wednesday the report that fifteen members of a terrorist cell affiliated with Al Qaeda’s network in East Africa had been arrested. Military training manuals, jihad war videos and a variety of weapons … read more »

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Ethiopia: Authorities Must Drop Terrorism Charges Against Journalist

November 18, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

press release ARTICLE 19 calls for the Ethiopian authorities to drop all charges against Yusuf Getachew, a journalist for the publication Ye’Muslimoch Guday (Muslim Affairs) who was charged on October 29 under the Anti-Terrorism Proclamation 2009. ARTICLE 19 urges the … read more »

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Ethiopia’s anti-terrorism laws must not be misused to curb rights – UN

February 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A group of independent United Nations human rights experts today spoke out against the ongoing use of anti-terrorism laws to curb freedom of expression in Ethiopia, where several journalists were recently given prison sentences under such legislation. “Journalists play a … read more »

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Ethiopia: Dictatorship is State Terrorism

October 3, 2011 by benim

Lately, Meles Zenawi, the dictator in Ethiopia, has been rounding up dissidents, journalists, opposition party political leaders and members under a diktat known as “Anti-Terrorism Proclamation No. 652/2009”. This diktat approved on a 286-91 vote of the rubberstamp parliament is … read more »

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Nigerian President sacks counter-terrorism chief

September 8, 2011 by benim

Abuja – Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has sacked his special adviser on counter-terrorism, two weeks after a car bomber killed 23 people at the UN’s Nigeria headquarters, a presidential spokesperson said on Thursday. Spokesperson Reuben Abati would not give details … read more »

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Mubarak complicit in shootings – Judge

April 20, 2011 by benim

Cairo – Egypt’s ousted leader Hosni Mubarak was complicit in shootings of anti-regime protesters as he tried to face down a popular revolt, a member of an official commission said on Tuesday. Judge Omar Marwan, the commission’s secretary general, was … read more »

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South African white supremacist caught with weapons

March 30, 2011 by benim

South African counterterrorism police have arrested a white supremacist and seized weapons, the National Prosecuting Authority said Wednesday. Prosecution spokesman Mthunzi Mhaga said a lengthy investigation led to Andre Visagie’s arrest Tuesday. Police also seized from Visagie’s north-central South African … read more »

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South African man due in court over UK terror plot

February 14, 2011 by benim

A South African man is due in court in Johannesburg on terrorism charges after he allegedly threatened to unleash a biological agent in the UK. Prosecutors say the man demanded $4 million (£2.5m) from the UK government to stop him … read more »

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Nigeria plans Close Circuit TV in public places: Will it ever work?

January 4, 2011 by benim

CRIMINALS are set for a tough time, should the government carry out its plan to mount Close Circuit Television (CCTV) sets in public places. With the cameras, crime detection will be easier. Besides, the cameras may deter potential criminals. All … read more »

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Nigeria Explosions: Atiku alleges plot to frame up opponents

January 4, 2011 by benim

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar yesterday alleged that President Goodluck Jonathan is trying to make his political rivals the scapegoats of the latest bombings in Jos and Abuja. Atiku made the allegation in a statement in Abuja by his Campaign Organisation. … read more »

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Nigeria’s president to appoint adviser on terrorism

January 3, 2011 by benim

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan said on Monday he will appoint a special adviser on terrorism after a wave of violence in the last week of 2010 rocked Africa’s most populous nation. A bombing in the capital Abuja on New Year’s … read more »

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