Ethiopia To Free Political Prisoners

Ethiopia's prime minister has announced the release of all political prisoners and the closure of a notorious detention centre.

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(Image: Thousands of Ethiopian opposition activists have staged protests calling for the release of political prisoners. Credit: AFP/Getty Images)