This archive report was first published on 4 July 2020.
On July 3, Ethiopian military forces detained Kenyan journalist Yassin Juma, sparking concerns over press freedom in the region.
According to reports, Juma was arrested while covering protests in Ethiopia's Oromia Region, which erupted after the death of musician Hachalu Hundessa on June 29.
As an activist for the Oromo ethnic group, Hachalu's killing has led to a wave of unrest, resulting in over 80 deaths.
However, some sources suggest that Juma's arrest may be linked to his friendship with Ethiopian activist Jawar Mohammed, a fierce critic of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government.
Published on July 4, 2020
Juma, known for his coverage of the Oromo Liberation Front, a rebel group fighting in southern Ethiopia, was reportedly apprehended at Jawar's home.
This is not the first time Juma has faced arrest; in January 2016, he was detained in Kenya for recording information about the Al Shabaab attack on a Kenya Defence Forces camp in El-Adde, Somalia.
