Eskinder Nega et al charged with terrorism

Addis Ababa, September 10, 2020 (FBC) –Prosecutors at the federal high court today filed charges against 7 defendants, including Eskinder Nega.

Eskinder as well as the second and third defendants were charged with terrorism. The other defendants were charged with inciting conflict.

The defendants were arrested last June on suspicion of causing harms to persons and property as well as  coordinating and inciting violence in Addis Ababa following the killing of artist Hachalu Hundessa.