Internet Intrusion Increased Repression In Ethiopia, Graham Peebles, June 2012

Freedom of speech, freedom of expression and freedom of assembly are basic human rights, enshrined as such in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is not for a government -- whose function is to serve the people, ...

Freedom of speech, freedom of expression and freedom of assembly are basic human rights, enshrined as such in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is not for a government -- whose function is to serve the people, to decide who or indeed if it should be allowed. Although etched into the Ethiopian constitution, freedom in its various democratic manifestations remains a fantasy for the people, who are increasingly controlled, inhibited and impoverished. The Ethiopian government under the leadership of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi is imposing ever more stringent and repressive measures of subjugation. If they could they would control and restrict the very air the people breath.