Ethiopia Election: Systematic Press Censorship and Phone Searches Target Journalists

Ethiopian authorities are detaining journalists, searching their phones, and revoking media licenses ahead of June elections, creating what reporters call a climate of fear that has crippled independent election coverage.

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Monday, June 1, 2026Libertas Research1 sources

Freedom Signal:78%

Credibility:85%

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[1]cpj.orgcpj.org — Accessed Jun 1, 2026https://cpj.org/2026/05/under-the-shadow-of-fear-censorship-is-ethiopias-real-election-story-journalists-say/

Ethiopia Election: Systematic Press Censorship and Phone Searches Target Journalists

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