The Ethiopian journalist Eskinder Nega is serving a prison sentence of 18 years because he demanded freedom of expression
This is the case:
Having held various speeches that criticized Ethiopia's government, and have demanded a greater protection of the right to freedom of expression, was Eskinder Nega jailed in 2011.
In 2012 he was sentenced to 18 years in prison for "preparation or incitement to terrorism", "participation in a terrorist organization" and for "treason."
Eskind recent arrest and prosecution forms part of a major thrust towards people who are critical of the government, applying the country's terrorism clauses to silence critical voices.
This is the eighth time Eskinder have been convicted for exercising his profession as a journalist. He has long been a thorn in the side of the Ethiopian authorities and have been harassed, arrested and prosecuted a number of times for his work.
Between 2006 and 2007, Eskinder and his wife, Serkalem Fasil, convicted of treason and other accused along with 129 fellow journalists, opposition politicians and activists. Serkalem gave birth to their son Nafkot in prison.
Amnesty International demands that:
- Ethiopian authorities immediately and unconditionally releases Eskinder Nega, imprisoned solely for exercising his right to free speech.
- Ethiopian authorities remove illegal restrictions on who is allowed to visit Eskinder Nega in prison.
What you can do:
- Sign the appeal letter sent to the Prime Minister in Ethiopia!
- Share campaign You can read more about the project here .
on facebook and twitter and encourage friends and acquaintances to sign! - Print this appeal letter with a signature list, hang it on a public bulletin board and send it to us or to the government of Ethiopia. The addresses can be found in the appeal letter that is on the right of this page. Signature list can be found here .
- Send a personal message to Eskinder and his wife, Serkalem! The addresses can be found right in the action!
http://www.amnesty.no/nega
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