Eskinder Nega faces verdict on Friday
May 9th, 2012VIENNA, May 7, 2012 – A verdict in the trial of critical journalist Eskinder Nega and opposition figures accused of terrorism-related crimes is expected on Friday, May 11. Ethiopia’s crackdown on the media and freedom of expression has received bad press around the world, with major international media covering the issue and newsmakers from all around the world speaking out against the jailing of journalists (and other government critics) on terrorism charges.