Ethiopia

Africa: Legal & economic cost of speaking out online increased in 2018, research says

Author: Global Voices - ADVOX

"Taxed, throttled or thrown in jail: Africa’s new internet paradigm", 11 Jan 2019...

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• Related in-depth areas: Latest news on human rights defenders Technology and Human Rights: Digital Freedom
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UN Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders' global survey highlights role of cos. in attacks in several countries

Author: Michel Forst, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders (Switzerland)

"World report on the situation of human rights defenders", 17 Dec 2017...

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Ethiopia: Govt. revokes land leases for investors for failure to create jobs; some had evicted locals to pave way for proposed projects

Author: Sora Halake, Voice of America

"Ethiopia Revokes Land Leases for Saudi Billionaire, Other Investors"...

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• Related in-depth areas: Land Rights & Displacements

Labour & poverty reduction dimensions of Chinese investments in Ethiopia

Author: CNN

"Employed by China"...

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• Related in-depth areas: Chinese investment overseas Investment, trade, globalisation

Global Network Initiative report details human rights impacts of internet shutdowns & recommends involving businesses in advocacy against disruptions

Author: Jan Rydzak, Global Network Initiative

Since 2011, network disruptions and large-scale network shutdowns have become a widespread tool of information control. Governments in at least four continents (Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America) have shut down connectivity or social media... ...

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• Related in-depth areas: Technology and Human Rights: Digital Freedom
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Commentary: Tech companies can contribute to violations of freedom of expression & privacy by complying with govt. user data requests

Author: Isabel Laura Ebert, OpenGlobalRights

"The corporations' dilemma: navigating government access to information," 16 Aug 2018...

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• Related in-depth areas: Latest news on human rights defenders Technology and Human Rights: Digital Freedom
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Ethiopia: At least 2 protesters against MIDROC Gold's mine alleged negative health impacts killed; govt suspends company's license

Author: Liyat Fekade, Ethiopiaexplorer.com

"Ethiopia suspends license of largest gold mine in southern Ethiopia after at least two protesters were killed by regional security forces"...

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