Demonstrates state suppression of protest and memorialization, with authorities restricting movement to prevent citizens from assembling for victims of prior state violence, exemplifying authoritarian control and denial of accountability.
Protesters demand justice for more than 80 people killed during the 2024 demonstrations and last year's anniversary protests.
Article documents tensions under Abiy Ahmed's authoritarian governance in Ethiopia, relevant to documenting state repression and political… [more]
Arbitrary imprisonment and selective pardons tied to geopolitical negotiations demonstrate authoritarian use of citizens as political… [more]
Real-world example of authoritarian governance involving political imprisonment, isolation of opposition leader from medical care and… [more]