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Ethiopia's social media blocked amid church split tensions

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Internet observatory NetBlocks confirmed social media platforms had been "restricted in Ethiopia amid anti-government protests" The church, which recently denounced a splinter group in the country's largest region as "illegal," has accused Ethiopia's government of interfering in its affairs. It has threatened to go forward with a rally on Sunday despite a government warning.

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BBC News

Ethiopia in social media crackdown over church row

A fallout between the Orthodox Church and a splinter group of clerics is inflaming tensions.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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Reuters

Social media restricted in Ethiopia after church rift turns violent

Access to social media platforms has been restricted in Ethiopia, Internet watchdog NetBlocks said, following violent protests sparked by a rift within the country's Orthodox Church.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Ethiopia's social media blocked amid church split tensions

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Widespread tensions caused by a rift within Ethiopia's Orthodox Christian church have resulted in the suspension of access to social media platforms including TikTok, Facebook and Telegram.

1 year ago·United States

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abc News

Ethiopia's social media blocked amid church split tensions

Widespread tensions caused by a rift within Ethiopia’s Orthodox Christian church have resulted in the suspension of access to social media platforms including TikTok, Facebook and Telegram

1 year ago·United States

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Washington Times

Ethiopia’s social media blocked amid church split tensions

Widespread tensions caused by a rift within Ethiopia's Orthodox Christian church have resulted in the suspension of access to social media platforms including TikTok, Facebook and Telegram.

1 year ago·United States

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Ethiopia's social media blocked amid church split tensions

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Widespread tensions caused by a rift within Ethiopia’s Orthodox Christian church have resulted in the suspension of access to social media platforms including TikTok, Facebook and Telegram. The church, which recently rejected a splinter group in the country’s largest region as “illegal,” has accused Ethiopia’s government of interference in its affairs. It has threatened to go forward with a rally on Sunday despite a governm…

1 year ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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