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Symbolic Resistance and Marriage: Ethiopian Muslim Activists’ Reclaiming of Hope in the Face of Regime Brutality

May 15, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Alemu Tafesse, Political Analyst and academic Anti-authoritarian struggles creep into the symbolical world both in content and form. Acts of defiance send across sparks of moments that carry multiple meanings to multiple audiences. In many instances, with more repression, more … read more »

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Ethiopia: Terror case against 29 Muslims faulty

November 22, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Defense lawyers have told the Ethiopian High Federal Court that terrorism charges against 29 Muslims are unconstitutional. Federal prosecutors are accusing the 29, which includes prominent clerics, journalists and activists, with terrorism and attempts to create … read more »

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Ethiopia: Religious freedom violations may lead regional destabilization

November 11, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A US religious freedom group has called on Ethiopian authorities to stop what it said was an emerging religious freedom violations against Muslim minorities in the Horn of Africa. The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) said that if … read more »

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How To End Government Intolerance Of Islam In Ethiopia

November 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Alemayehu Fentaw Weldemariam The current Ethiopian constitution provides for freedom of religion and requires the separation of state and religion. However the Muslim community in Ethiopia has been, for more than a year now, holding protests at mosques around … read more »

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