Ethopia: HRW urges Ethiopian authorities to reverse suspension of three rights groups, condemns crackdown on civil society

Addis Abeba– Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Ethiopian authorities to “immediately reverse” the suspension of three independent human rights organizations, describing the move as part of a broader assault on civil society in the country.

“Ethiopian authorities are squeezing shut whatever space remains for independent rights groups to operate in the country,” said Laetitia Bader, Deputy Africa Director at HRW. “The…