Politics

Ethiopian Publication Under Attack: Editor Abducted, Offices Raided

In a disturbing escalation, JAKENN Publishing PLC, parent company of Addis Standard, reports its Editor-in-Chief was abducted and assaulted by security personnel. The grave incident follows a violent office raid, signaling a severe crackdown on press freedom in Ethiopia. SEVA News condemns these actions as a direct assault on journalistic integrity and human rights.

AllAfrica - Latest·August 7, 2026AI-curated

[Addis Standard] JAKENN Publishing PLC wishes to inform its partners, supporters, members of the diplomatic community, human rights groups, press freedom organizations, and the public of a series of grave incidents targeting our organization over the past several days. On Saturda

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