On August 14, 2016 Aljezeera aired it's show "Inside Story". The show is supposed to be about Ethiopia Government. The show started with host making false allegation towards Ethiopian Government. Then the host passed it Charles Stratford who is stationed in Ethiopia. Mr Charles Stafford makes blatant yet unfounded narrative that the Oromo and Amhara are joining forces. Charles didn't make sense at all. His report was vague. Then the opportunity is given Tsedale Lemma. Tsedale makes bizarre reporting from Ethiopia which are untrue. I guess Tsdale and Charles are "Ethiopian station reporter" for Al Jazeera :)
Now the host gives the chance to Mr Getachew Reda for his side of the story. The host was aggressive and disrespectful towards Mr Getachew even interrupting him before he could answer her.
Then there are two more people on the panel anti Ethiopian Government guests Ezikel Gebissa from America and Felix Horne of Human Right Watch. They both regurgitate the usual talking points. Ezikel Gebissa makes bizarre allegation that Ethiopian can't go out to play or engage in daily life. That is a lie. The host should have challenged him on that lie. Felix Horne who is supposed to be human right watch didn't address the plight of Tigray people in Gonder. He ignored that for a reason.
Finally, 5 people against 1 person debate was unfair to say the least. Aljezeera should have invited other people that can balance out the ratio. What was the rationale to have Mr Getachew debate FIVE People? unless it was done on purpose. This is unfair for the viewers and gives bad name for journalism.
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