Ethiopia - State broadcaster fires 20 journalists for “narrow political views”

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders condemns last week's politically-motivated dismissal of 20 journalists from Oromia Radio and Television Organization (ORTO), the main state-owned broadcaster in Oromia, Ethiopia's largest regional State. The 20 journalists were denied entry to ORTO headquarter on 25 June and were effectively dismissed without any explanations other than their alleged “narrow political views,” an assessment the management reached at the end of a workshop for journalists and regional (...)

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