Editor of top Ethiopian independent news site seized by police, publisher says
The editor of one of Ethiopia's leading independent news outlets was seized by police, the publisher said. Rights groups say the arrest fits a pattern of targeting independent news outlets; the government has not commented.
The editor of one of Ethiopia's leading independent news outlets has been seized by police, the publisher said, though the grounds for the detention have not been disclosed.
Rights groups say the arrest fits a broader pattern of pressure on independent news organizations in the country. Press freedom advocates note that scrutiny of journalists in Ethiopia has intensified in recent months.
The Ethiopian government has not commented on the detention. International press organizations are calling for the editor's immediate release and for authorities to clearly explain the basis for the arrest.
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