Journalist Temesgen Desalegn released on bail of 100,000 birr
Journalist Temesgen Desalegn released on bail of 100,000 birr
A journalist and Temesgen Desalegn, who was arrested by the civilian security forces while he was working for the office a month ago; ordered to be released on 100,000 birr bail in today’s hearing, Ethiopian Insider reported. He had previously been granted bail along with other journalists, but his bail was revoked following an appeal by the prosecutor.
The court unanimously rejected the prosecutor’s objection; The court also scheduled a hearing for July 11, 2014, to hear the defendant’s counterclaim, Ethiopian Insider reported. Following this, the court ordered the release of Temesgen Desalegn on bail of 100,000 birr and his investigation abroad.