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French Journalist Detained in Ethiopia on Conspiracy Charges

Antoine Galindo's arrest while interviewing an opposition party official sparks international outcry over press freedom.

  • A French journalist, Antoine Galindo, has been detained in Ethiopia since February 22 on accusations of conspiring to create chaos.
  • Galindo was arrested while interviewing an official from the opposition Oromo Liberation Front party at a hotel in Addis Ababa.
  • His detention has sparked international condemnation, with press freedom organizations calling for his immediate release.
  • Ethiopian authorities have not publicly commented on the case, amid growing concerns over press freedom in the country.
  • Galindo's next court hearing is scheduled for March 1, where the accusations against him will be further examined.
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