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Ethiopia: ONLF, OLF and Ginbot 7 Armed Groups Removed from Terror List

July 2, 2018July 2, 2018TesfaNewsLeave a Comment

“The decision will encourage the armed groups to use peaceful political discourse to achieve political ends” – Gov’t Official. BY ASSOCIATED PRESS Ethiopia’s cabinet has passed a resolution to remove three armed groups from a terror list as part of sweeping reforms under a new prime minister. The groups, operating mainly from neighboring Eritrea, had […]

Four Ethiopian Air Force Pilots Defects, Join G7 Opposition Movement

September 18, 2013September 18, 2013TesfaNews12 Comments

By TesfaNews, The Ethiopian Satellite Television (ESAT) today reported the defection of four senior Ethiopian Air Force pilots to join the increasingly popular Ginbot 7 opposition movement. The names of these senior captains who abandoned the minority led government in Ethiopia are Cap. Aklilu Mezene, Cap. Tilahun Tufa, Cap. Getu Worku and Cap. Biniam Gizaw. The […]