CARD Archives - Ethio Negari

28 May

Civil Society Requests Government to Lift State of Emergency in Amhara

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The Center for the Development of Rights and Democracy (CARD) has expressed concern over the deteriorating civil environment in Ethiopia. The civil society organization has urged the government to lift the state of emergency in the Amhara region. The conflict in Amhara erupted after the federal government decided to "reorganize" the regional special forces a year ago. This decision led to clashes between government security forces and Fano militants. As a result, a six-month state of emergency was declared in August 2023, which has been extended for another four months and is set to expire in a week. CARD reported…

Internet blockade costs Ethiopia more than 7 billion birr

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Ethiopia deprived more than seven billion birr due to internet blockade Since last February, Ethiopia has restricted Internet access on some social media. Ethiopia blocks TikTok, Telegram, Facebook and YouTube in all part of the country. As a result of the Internet ban, Ethiopia has lost 7.6 billion birr income, according to the Center for the Development of Rights and Democracy. "Since 2008, internet blockade is a problem that has been getting worse in Ethiopia," the center said. The Internet blockades signaled that democracy and the development of digital technology were against it. The center also stated that, the government's…

Communications and Advocacy Officer- Re Advert

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Job by Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) Category: Communications, PR and Journalism Location: Addis Ababa Career Level: Mid Level ( 2+ - 5 years experience) Salary: As per CARD salary scale View Jobs by this company Job Description Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) is a board-led, for-not-profit organization registered in Ethiopia under the Civil Societies Law 1113/2019 with registry number 4307. CARD acquired its legal personality on 24 July 2019. CARD aspires to see Ethiopia where democratic culture flourished on human rights values and has been working with a mission to empower citizens and…