Tag Archives: Patrick Leahy

Ethiopia’s terror conviction of journalist raises doubts on free speech

Ethiopia conviction of journalist Eskinder Nega for covering planned protests sparks international condemnation. US Sen. Patrick Leahy suggests cutback in aid to Ethiopia. By William Davison, The Christian Science Monitor Dissident Ethiopian writer Eskinder Nega was today convicted of conspiring … read more »

Posted in Article, East Africa, Ethiopia, News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Egyptians cancel meetings with US lawmakers after aid warnings

An Egyptian military delegation abruptly cancelled its meetings with U.S. lawmakers to return to Cairo on Monday after warnings from both Congress and the White House that Egypt’s crackdown on non-governmental groups could threaten its $1.3 billion in annual U.S. … read more »

Posted in Egypt, News, North Africa | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment