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Thursday, January 3, 2013

Independent’ Journalists and Ethiopian Media

Mixing public interest with self-interest and the struggle for democracy

by Teshome Debalke
In the struggle for democracy in Ethiopia, independent journalist have responsibility to be the eyes and the ears of the public. More so, in a country ruled by authoritarian regimes like Ethiopia that controls public institutions and airwaves. Therefore,  entertaining anything good can come out of the ruling regime is offensive; ultimately prolong undemocratic rule and the associated atrocity and corruption. At the meantime, standing up for the public interest is what distinguishes independent journalist and Media from the propaganda mill of the regime and interest groups. Therefore, casually neglected that responsibility is counter productive and ultimately damages the very public under tyrannical rule..Please read more

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