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Habtamu Ayalew Teshome ሀብታሙ አያሌው ተሾመ | |
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 Habtamu during Ethio 360 Media news broadcast. | |
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| Born | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Political party | Formerly, Unity for Democracy and Justice (UDJ) party[1] |
| Residence | United States |
| Occupation | Analytical journalist |
| Known for | Former opposition prisoner[1]
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Habtamu Ayalew Teshome (Amharic: ሀብታሙ አያሌው ተሾመ) is an Ethiopian journalist and political analyst who was formerly imprisoned and tortured as an opposition leader in Ethiopia during the EPRDF rule.[2][1][3] He analyzes the daily live Amharic Ethio 360 [4][5] Ethiopian news broadcast from its headquarters in Washington D.C., through satellite TV,[6][7] and social media since 2019.[4][8]
The TPLF–led EPRDF regime in Ethiopia claimed consecutive election victories for nearly three decades in the country that was described as a repressive ruling[9] and condemned for a frequent crackdown of opposition parties, journalists, and dissidents.[10] The regime announced wins for 2005,[11] 2010, and 2015 elections with 99.6% and 100% victories in the latter two terms.[12] During the 2015 election, international bodies reported a crackdown on opposition parties and their supporters.[10][3] HRW reported difficulties for oppositions in registering candidates and acquiring funds, arrests, harassment, intimidation, confiscating their equipment, and denying permits. Closer to the election, the suspicious death of opposition members and candidates was also reported. In addition, the authorities arrested opposition leaders, including Habtamu and charged them with the Anti-Terrorism Proclamation (ATP). See ATP, for the abuse of the anti-terrorism law to persecute opposition.
- ^ a b c "Ethiopia: Drop Case Against Bloggers, Journalists". Human Rights Watch. 19 July 2014. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ "Allow Ethiopian opposition politician to obtain treatment abroad for torture-sustained injuries". Amnesty International USA. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ a b "Text of H.Res. 861 (114th): Supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia. (Introduced version)". GovTrack.us. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ a b "About Us | Ethio 360". Ethio 360 Media. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ "Ethio 360 Media Inc – GuideStar Profile". www.guidestar.org. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ "Mereja TV | Mereja". mereja.com. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ "Mereja TV Frequency 2023 Eutelsat 8". www.dthsat.com. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ "Ethio 360 Media". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ "EU should not tolerate Ethiopia's repression". Human Rights Watch. 18 February 2009. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ a b Bader, Laetitia (17 October 2013). ""They Want a Confession"". Human Rights Watch.
- ^ "Ethiopia confirms ruling party poll win". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ "Dispatches: Alarm Bells for Ethiopia's 100% Election Victory". Human Rights Watch. 23 June 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2023.