The Zone9 bloggers trial has been adjourned until January 14th, 2015. (Photo: trialtrackerblog)
Tadias Magazine
News Update
Monday, January 5th, 2015
New York (TADIAS) — The trial of the Zone 9 Bloggers and journalists in Ethiopia has been adjourned for the 15th time. The next court date is set for January 14th, 2015.
The trialtrackerblog.org, which publishes an up-to-date information on the legal status of the Zone9ers, reports that there were more people in the courtroom on Monday than at previous hearings. “Families and friends of the detained stood in line waiting to get inside of the court room,” the blog states. “Today, it was more crowded than usual outside of the court. Many people had gathered to follow the rape case of Hanna, which was held in the same place.”
The website adds: “Having several court hearings in the same court room and on the same day makes the court too crowded. Also, the session was delayed with the result that detainees, loved ones and people following the case online needed to wait for a long time for the session to begin. Furthermore, the space for families and friends in the court room was (as always) very limited. Just a few of them could attend.”
The report notes that “during earlier sessions an amendment of the terrorism charges were ordered (read more below). The amended charges were presented today, but according to the judges some details had not been amended. However, the court accepted the amended charge regarding planning of terrorism acts. The court ordered further amendment on other details. The situation in the court room became intense after the attendants were asked not to make eye contact with the bloggers.”
The Zone9 bloggers and three journalists trial adjourned for Jan 14 for 15th time.
#Ethiopia #FreeZone9Bloggers
— Jomanex (@jomanex) January 5, 2015
Updates: For detailed updates and the situation in the court stay tuned and please visit http://t.co/zLzrlbgakB
— endalk2006 (@endalk2006) January 5, 2015
Some of the details of charges not amended acc to judges so ordered another chance for amendment to prosecution. #FreeZone9Bloggers
— Jomanex (@jomanex) January 5, 2015
#Zone9Bloggers :3 points the court accepted including "Terrorism" charge and asked to amend 4 issues & re-adjourned for Jan 14, 2014
— Ethio Daily Post (@EthioDailyPost) January 5, 2015
the next hearing on Jan 14th will be the final adjournment for the amendment of charges. #FreeZone9Bloggers
— Soli #FreeZone9ners (@Soli_GM) January 5, 2015
Zone 9 Bloggers and journalists arrive at the Lideta High Court, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – January 5, 2015 http://t.co/WeYXWjvm18
— Daniel Tadesse (@danieltad23) January 5, 2015
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Related:
Court Adjourns Ethiopian Bloggers’ Trial for 15th Time (VOA News)
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