Ethiopian Free Press Journalists' Association

The Ethiopian Free Press Journalists' Association (EFJA) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that seeks to organize Ethiopian journalists and protect press freedoms in Ethiopia. It was formed in 1993,[1] a year after non-state controlled media was legalized in Ethiopia.[2] In 2005 the organization was suspended by the government, its offices raided and members intimidated, leading most to go into exile.[3]

EFJA is a member of the International Freedom of Expression Exchange, a global network of more than 70 non-governmental organisations that monitors free expression violations around the world and defends journalists, writers and others who are persecuted for exercising their right to freedom of expression.

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  1. ^ Horne, Felix (21 January 2015). ""Journalism Is Not a Crime"". Human Rights Watch. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  2. ^ "UNDERSTANDING JOURNALIST ASSOCIATIONS IN ETHIOPIA • Mersamedia". MERSA Media Institute. 7 February 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  3. ^ "EFJA cites international support as key to improving press freedom". IFEX. 2 May 2011. Retrieved 19 May 2024.