Daniel and Netsanet told to wait 45 more days in jail for verdict

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(Picture - On June 28, 2007 organisations and individuals in more than 10 countries stood in solidarity with the two civil society leaders on trial for treason in Ethiopia. Through letters, rallies and vigils they called for the acquittal of Daniel Bekele and Netsanet Demissie. organised by CIVICUS and GCAP.)
(ETP/ActionAid) Final verdict has once again been postponed in the case of the two civil society advocates, Daniel Bekele and Netsanet Demissie, who are currently languishing in an Ethiopian prison.

The presiding judge told the court that the bench needs more time to examine the final statements of the prosecution and the defense, in preparing final verdict. The court is adjourned for 45 days to reconvene on 22nd November 2007.
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CIVICUS ON TODAY’S COURT DECISION TO DELAY VERDICT

“The courts must stop delaying. It is unacceptable to force these courageous civil society leaders to spend any longer in prison. Justice delayed is justice denied,” said Kumi Naidoo, CIVICUS Secretary General and co-chair of the Global Call to Action against Poverty (GCAP). [MORE...]

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-On trial in Ethiopia – TIMELINE (actionaid)
-CLOSING ARGUMENT SUBMITTED BY DANIEL AND NETSANET TO THE COURT

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