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Ethiopia: is the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa blocking a political blog?

Categories: Sub-Saharan Africa, Ethiopia, Freedom of Speech, Politics

Is the UN Economic Commission for Africa blocking a political blog [1]? The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa(UNECA) is collaborating with the Meles government to stifle free speech. The commission's media center where international and domestic journalists get free internet access has blocked this blog. Users who tried to access it received a message which said access to viewing the site is restricted.