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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Jan 3

    Ethiopia to release all political prisoners, says prime minister http://bbc.in/2DYb9dc pic.twitter.com/UZ7cYER806

    3:39 AM - 3 Jan 2018
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    • Mohammud A (Mheeryo) Yared Asrat Wedi  mehri Amos Ngongo 0772999391 Bagabo Geoffrey Django🤔 Monica Sina
    7 replies 92 retweets 79 likes
      1. Henok G. Gabisa‏ @henokgabisa Jan 3
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Remains to be seen. Ethiopia has always denied existence of political prisoners. What’s changed now? The definition?

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      2. Mantegaftot Sileshi‏ @Manti Jan 3
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Hey @BBCAfrica where did you get this information? What we read from Office of the PM of #Ethiopia in Amharic, says “different politicians,“ but not “all political prisoners!“ Please check your bold headline!

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      1. KY‏ @kingYacob1 Jan 3
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        In that case TPLF will release from the grip of the minority government TPLF plus would that mean Andargachew Tsige would be released? @NeaminZeleke @1People1Heart @EritreaStruggle @allpolitiko @eliasamare

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      1. Wachira J Gĩtahi‏ @wachira_gitahi Jan 3
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        Good news!! People with different political opinions deserve respect not jail. It is not a crime to have a different political opinion. Different political opinions energise political discourse. It is a healthy process that need nurturing not imprisonment.

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      1. Dr.jungle Man‏ @KituPKitu1 Jan 3
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        Some people may say that is democracy

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      1. nomolos‏ @sanchota Jan 3
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        Let’s wait and see. It’s not time to give applause, not yet!

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