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Temesghen Desalegn has been convicted in connection with a 2012 defamation case. (CPJ)

Ethiopian authorities convict journalist in Addis Ababa

October 15, 2014 2:15 PM EDT

Nairobi, October 15, 2014–An Ethiopian court on Monday convicted journalist and magazine owner Temesghen Desalegn in connection with a 2012 defamation case, according to news reports and local journalists.

Charges renewed against Ethiopian journalist Temesghen

February 8, 2013 2:30 PM EST

Nairobi, February 8, 2013–The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the revival of criminal charges against Ethiopian journalist Temesghen Desalegn today in what appears to be a politicized court hearing designed to censor one of the few critical voices left in the country.