Ethiopian journalist Abebe Bayu abducted and assaulted
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Voters look at tallies posted outside a polling station in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 22 June 2021; Ethio Forum had critically reported on the elections. MARCO LONGARI/AFP via Getty Images Efforts by Ethio Forum journalist Abebe Bayu to stay safe were thwarted when he was abducted and savagely assaulted.
This statement was originally published on cpj.org on 1 July 2021.
Ethiopian authorities must thoroughly investigate the recent attack on journalist Abebe Bayu, hold those responsible to account, and ensure that all members of the press can work without fear, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.
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