Human rights in Ethiopia

Human rights in Ethiopia

According to the U.S. Department of State's human rights report for 2004 and similar sources, the Ethiopian government's human rights record is poor. The Ethiopian government does not respect the basic human rights of many of its citizens. Police and security forces have harassed, arbitrarily and illegally detained, tortured, and in some cases, killed members of the political opposition, demonstrators, and suspected insurgents. Thousands of suspects remain in detention without charge, and lengthy pretrial detention continues to be a problem. Prison conditions are poor. The government often ignores citizens' privacy rights and laws regarding search warrants. Although fewer journalists have been arrested, detained, or punished in 2004 than in past years, the government nevertheless continues to restrict freedom of the press. The government limits freedom of assembly, particularly for members of opposition groups, and security forces have used excessive force to break up demonstrations. Violence and discrimination against women continue to be problems. Female genital mutilation is widespread, although efforts to curb the practice have had some effect. The economic and sexual exploitation of children continues, as does human trafficking. Forced labor, particularly among children, is a persistent problem. Low-level government interference with labor unions continues. Although the government generally respects the free exercise of religion, local authorities at times interfere with religious practice.

It is claimed that in 2005 police massacred opposition protesters. Live gunfire from government forces was directed at protesters and bystanders.

According to a report released by Human Rights Watch in June 2008, the Ethiopian army has committed widespread executions, torture and rape in Ogaden, as part of a counterinsurgency campaign. [cite web | url = http://www.hrw.org/english/docs/2008/06/12/ethiop19029.htm | title = Ethiopia: Army Commits Executions, Torture, and Rape in Ogaden | publisher = Human Rights Watch | date = 2008-06-12 | accessdate= 2008-06-22 ]

References

* - [http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/profiles/Ethiopia.pdf Ethiopia]

External links

* [http://www.ifex.org/en/content/view/full/37/ Censorship in Ethiopia] - IFEX


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