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Capital: Addis Ababa
Population: 85,237,338
Religions: Christian 60.8% (Orthodox 50.6%, Protestant 10.2%), Muslim 32.8 %, traditional 4.6%, other 1.8%
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Languages: Amarigna 32.7%, Oromigna 30.6%, Tigrigna 6.1%, Somalign 6%, Guaragigna 3.5%, Sidamigna 3.5%, Hadiyigna 1.7%, English (major foreign langauge taught in schools
Ethnic Groups: Oromo 32.1 %, Amara 30.1%, Tigraway 6.2%, Somalie 5.9 %, Guragie 4.3%, Sidama 3.5 %, Welaita 2.4%, other 15.4%
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State Dept. Religious Freedom Report:
2008
2007
Religious Atmosphere:
- Some 60% of the population is presently Christian particularly in the north where the majority belong to the Ethiopian Orthodox Union Church which is related to the Coptic Church. The southern provinces are mostly Muslim. 33% of Ethiopians overall are Muslim. There are also animists and Jews.
Government:
- The constitution provides for the freedom of religion, including the right of conversion and the freedom of worship. But Christians who live in Muslim dominated parts of the country face discrimination and violence.
Year 2009 Update:
July 03, 2009 Ethiopian police shot and killed two Christians who were helping to build a Church at a site which is also claimed by Muslims.
Feb 2, 2009 Ethiopian officials brought criminal charges against members of an Islamic extremist group. The group is responsible for several acts of violence, including killing of Christians and destruction of churches.
Suggested Actions You Might Take:
- Pray for the Christians of Ethiopia that they may continue to be protected from harm and that the Christian message may be heard and received by all.
- Please pray for God to give strength and courage for the persecuted Christians who live in Muslim dominated parts of Ethiopia.
- Please keep us informed of any replies or results you may receive! Contact ICC by email at icc@persecution.org.
Official Contacts:
H.E. Dr. Samuel Assefa
Embassy of Ethiopia
3506 International Drive, N.W.
Washington D.C
Tel:202 364-1200
Permanent Representative of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the United Nations
866 Second Avenue
Third Floor
New York, NY 10017
Tel: (212) 370-3988/3989
Fax: (212) 754-0360
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H.E. Meles Zenawi, Prime Minister
P.O. Box 1031
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tel: 011-2551-55-20-44
Fax: 011-2551-55-20-20
H.E. Seyoum Mesfin
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Post Office Box 393
Addis Ababa, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Tel: 011 251 1 447-245
Fax: 011 251 1 514-042
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*We make every attempt to keep up with and reflect changes in the national government of
each country and the current human rights situation. We appreciate your feedback if you find any discrepancies in this information. You can contact us by e-mail at ICC@PERSECUTION.ORG . Thanks.
POSTED: May 24,2004
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