Ethiopia Convicts At Least 38 Opposition Activists
Voice of America - June 11, 2007
An Ethiopian court has convicted at least 38 opposition activists in a trial stemming from deadly post-election violence in 2005.
The court Monday, found the activists guilty of breaching Ethiopia's constitution and organizing an armed rebellion against the government.
Most of the defendants had refused to recognize the trial and did not present a defense. The trial was widely condemned by human rights groups as an attempt to stifle dissent.
The activists now face a possible death penalty. Judge Adil Ahmed said today that sentencing in the case will begin July eighth ...