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Increased concerns over missing Ethiopia journalists

Increased concerns over missing Ethiopia journalists

Update: 2025-08-20
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Two prominent journalists in Ethiopia, Abdulsemed Mohammed and Yonas Amare, have been missing for more than a week after being abducted by what reports say, were men wearing masks and military uniforms. There has been no news about their whereabouts but their disappearances have raised concerns about a crackdown on media freedom in the country.

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Increased concerns over missing Ethiopia journalists

Increased concerns over missing Ethiopia journalists

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