Horrifying Testimony of Torture in TPLF Prison: Ethiopia Note: Ethiopia is a current non-permanent member of UN security council and a member of UN human rights council VOA Interview: Part-1 (23 March 2017) + Part-2 (25 March 2017): Habtamu Ayalew: Former spokesman of Andenet Party (Ethiopia) VOA Introducer, Alula Kebede: Today’s guest for democracy in action program is Mr. Habtamu Ayalew, former spokesperson of the opposition, Andenet Party (unity party) in Ethiopia. Mr. Habtamu was subjected to two years of imprisonment, waiting for trial after being accused of terrorism by the regime. He says his health crisis is the result of the inhumane treatment, torture and extreme abuse he endured while in prison. Based on his discussions, not only do the harsh and cruel torture techniques on prisoners result in health crisis, but also the deaths of many prisoners. He explains how he and others have suffered in prison under the current TPLF regime. Prior to br...
