The Ethiopian government announced that Egyptian journalist Hamedi Al-Anani is expelled from the country for engaging in activities other than his journalistic career.
As the government’s communication office Deputy Head Shimeles Kemal told Sendek Newspaper the journalist is expelled for engaging in destructive activities other than his journalistic tasks.
Asked to notify the alleged activities the Egyptian Journalist engaged in Ato Shimeles Kemal declined to comment. Egyptian foreign minister spokesman Bader Abdellti in his part said that his government demands an official explanation on the matter.
The Egyptian journalist was working as a journalist in Ethiopia with license from the Ethiopian government and African Union Commission for the past six months.
The journalist was working for the Egyptian government and the Middle East news agency.
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