Addis Standard managing editor abducted from newsroom, whereabouts unknown
via The Reporter Ethiopia4 hours ago6 min read
Million Beyene, the managing editor of Addis Standard, was abducted from his newsroom on April 15, 2026, by unidentified men in plain clothes. Jakenn Publishing PLC, the publisher of Addis Standard, stated that Million was told he was "needed for questioning" before being taken to an undisclosed location, and his current whereabouts remain unknown. Despite extensive efforts by the publisher and staff to locate him, both the Addis Ababa and Federal police commissions have confirmed that Million is not in their custody. Jeylan Abdi, Federal Police Commission communications head, explicitly stated that Million is not in federal custody. Senior surveillance officers from both commissions also indicated that the men seen taking Million in security footage are not members of their forces. Jakenn Publishing has called on authorities, including the Addis Ababa Police, the Federal Police Commission, and the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission, to launch an immediate, transparent, and thorough investigation into his disappearance and ensure his safe return. Yonas Kedir, Editor-in-Chief of Addis Standard, condemned the abduction, calling it unacceptable and deeply troubling, and urged authorities to act swiftly. This incident follows the Ethiopian Media Authority revoking Addis Standard's license less than two months prior for "disseminating reports that conflict with issues of national interest," and comes amid increasing security and administrative pressures on the newsroom.
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