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[Orthodoxy Daily News @OrthodoxyNews]

#Ethiopia: Seven monks at St. Arsema Monastery under the South Wollo Diocese of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church were killed and ten others critically injured in a recent drone strike by @AbiyAhmedAli’s regime during the Divine Liturgy. The world continues to watch in silence.

[Orthodoxy Daily News @OrthodoxyNews]

#Ethiopia: Why has Ethiopia’s Oromia Region become a slaughterhouse for Christians since Abiy Ahmed came to power? Why did Abiy wage war against Tigray (2020–2022) and Amhara (2023–present), regions where the majority of the population is Christian?
The video shows the answer.

[sepi @sepi99912469]

@MassieforKY Im a democrat that would vote for you on the next presidential ballot! We need someone who has integrity leading this country

[The American-Ethiopian Public Affairs Committee @AmericaEthiopia]

Urgent Concerns on Freedom of Expression in Ethiopia: AEPAC Endorses Letter to Secretary Marco Rubio

AEPAC, alongside 16 Ethiopian American diaspora organizations, has endorsed a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding urgent concerns about Teddy Afro and freedom of expression in Ethiopia.

- Credible reports indicate intimidation, arrests, and suppression targeting both the artist and individuals engaging with his music.

-Allegations include harassment at his residence, detention of associates, and arrests of individuals for listening to or sharing his work.

These developments signal a concerning deterioration of artistic freedom and civic space.

AEPAC and partner organizations respectfully urge the United States to monitor the situation, engage Ethiopian authorities, and reaffirm its commitment to fundamental freedoms.

Please see the attached letter for full details.

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[Zehabesha @zehabesha]

Teddy Afro's Private Studio Raided by Armed Men in Federal Police Uniforms: Confiscated Equipment Puts the Artist's Intellectual Property at Risk

The ongoing pressure and harassment directed at the legendary Ethiopian singer Tewodros Kassahun, widely known as Teddy Afro, have escalated to a dangerously unlawful level. Eyewitnesses and close sources have confirmed that armed individuals wearing Federal Police uniforms and driving Federal Police vehicles forcibly broke into the singer's private studio and office located in the CMC area.

A Nighttime Raid and Assault

This illegal and forceful intrusion reportedly occurred yesterday, around 9:00 PM local time. Reports indicate that the armed men severely beat the building's security guard to force their way into the premises. By completely bypassing standard legal procedures and the requirement for a court-issued search warrant, this violent nighttime raid on a private citizen's workspace has raised serious alarms regarding the integrity of the country's justice system and the overall safety of its citizens.

Severe Threat to Unreleased Intellectual Property

Beyond the physical violence and property damage, the most critical aspect of this incident lies in the contents of the studio and the specific items taken. This space serves as Teddy Afro's primary office and highly confidential creative sanctuary where he produces his work, stores unreleased music and lyrics, and archives his new concepts. The studio houses numerous highly valuable intellectual properties. According to newly confirmed information, the intruders confiscated two laptops, speakers, music production equipment, and various other studio accessories. Because these seized laptops and production tools contain the artist's unreleased works and private creative files, the threat posed to his intellectual property is now of grave concern.

Targeted Intimidation Campaign

Legal experts and arts commentators are refusing to treat this incident as a routine robbery or standard police search. Following the recent arrest of Teddy Afro's deputy manager and close friend, Mr. Yusuf Yassin, who remains detained without any formal charges, this attack on the heart of the artist's creative space is being strongly condemned. Analysts describe it as a systematic, deliberate campaign of intimidation aimed at obstructing his artistic output, seizing his unreleased projects, and inflicting severe psychological pressure on the singer. Public demands are rapidly mounting for the government and relevant Federal Police officials to provide an immediate and transparent explanation regarding this violent act committed under the guise of law enforcement and the severe endangerment of the beloved artist's intellectual property.

[Teddy Afro @teddyafromuzika]

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[ኤልያስ @Eliasyemariam]

To the sons of Emperor Menelik II, the King of Kings, and the daughters of Empress Taytu Betul:
Your continued detention, simply for exercising your voice in defense of the Amhara people amid reports of severe hardship and violence, raises profound human rights concerns.
During this Amhara Genocide Awareness Month, as the international community reflects on the third week dedicated to prisoners of conscience, we appeal for urgent action to secure your immediate release.
Your steadfast commitment echoes in the hearts of many around the world. We honor your sacrifice in the pursuit of dignity and justice for the Amhara people. 🙏
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[sepi @sepi99912469]

@RepMikeQuigley Why is congress on recess when the country is at war???

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@elonmusk That explains why Yale is one of the best universities. Their hiring process doesn’t depend on faculty political party membership, but rather on academic qualifications!

[sepi @sepi99912469]

@BBCAfrica In a country where kidnapping and ransom payments are made through bank transfers, and bribery & extortion is an everyday occurrence, the moral police have arrested these youths for the way they dress. If only the police would successfully arrest the real criminals!

[sepi @sepi99912469]

@UNHumanRights When sexual assault is used as a weapon of war

‘It would have been better if they'd killed me.'

Thousands of women have been raped in Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict, BBC Global Women finds.

https://t.co/CINvhG2dj5

[sepi @sepi99912469]

@UNHumanRights 'It would have been better if they'd killed me.'

Thousands of women have been raped in Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict, BBC Global Women finds.

https://t.co/CINvhG2dj5

[sepi @sepi99912469]

@MaryLawlorhrds 'It would have been better if they'd killed me.'

Thousands of women have been raped in Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict, BBC Global Women finds.

https://t.co/CINvhG2dj5

[sepi @sepi99912469]

@MelissaFleming 'It would have been better if they'd killed me.'

Thousands of women have been raped in Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict, BBC Global Women finds.

https://t.co/CINvhG2dj5

[sepi @sepi99912469]

@UNGeneva 'It would have been better if they'd killed me.'

Thousands of women have been raped in Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict, BBC Global Women finds.

https://t.co/CINvhG2dj5

[sepi @sepi99912469]

@UNVolunteers 'It would have been better if they'd killed me.'

Thousands of women have been raped in Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict, BBC Global Women finds.

https://t.co/CINvhG2dj5

[sepi @sepi99912469]

@antonioguterres 'It would have been better if they'd killed me.'

Thousands of women have been raped in Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict, BBC Global Women finds.

https://t.co/CINvhG2dj5

[sepi @sepi99912469]

@UN_Women 'It would have been better if they'd killed me.'

Thousands of women have been raped in Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict, BBC Global Women finds.

https://t.co/CINvhG2dj5

[Amhara Association of America (AAA) @AAA_Amhara]

“Ethiopia: Systematic Repression of Human Rights Defenders Exposes the Failure of Post-2018 Reforms and Reveals the Urgent Need of Protection” via @omctorg

https://t.co/82yv4TmOPd