Search in Ethiopia, outcome ongoing
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2 incidents match this view.
Country: Ethiopia, RSF 2026 rank: 148th of 180
Continent: Africa
Tactic: Detention and violence (1) Licensing and closure of outlets (1) Shutdowns and blocking (1)
Stage: Punish (1) Silence (1)
Outcome: Ongoing (2)
Level: National (1) State or province (1)
Head of government: Abiy Ahmed
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2025 | Ethiopia arrests at least six journalists including Sheger FM staff over election-year coverage | Ethiopia (RSF 2026 rank: 148th of 180) | Detention and violence | Abiy Ahmed | Ongoing (September 22, 2025) |
| November 2020 | Ethiopia: internet and phone service cut across Tigray | Ethiopia (RSF 2026 rank: 148th of 180) | Shutdowns and blocking | Abiy Ahmed | Ongoing (May 3, 2021) |