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Meaza Mohammed

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Meaza Mohammed
Meaza in 2023
CitizenshipEthiopia
Occupationjournalist
AwardsInternational Women of Courage Award

Meaza Mohammed (Amharic: መዓዛ መሀመድ) is an Ethiopian journalist, human rights activist and founder of Roha TV.[1] She was awarded the International Women of Courage Award in 2023.[2][3][4]

Meaza was arrested the third time in 2022 for reporting impact of the war on women and children in Ethiopia.[5]

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  1. "Ethiopian authorities detain journalists Gobeze Sisay and Meaza Mohammed". Premium Times. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
  2. Yekoye, Simegnish (27 Mar 2023). "Ethiopian Journalist Recognized for Giving Voice to Survivors of Conflict". VOA. Retrieved 8 Aug 2023.
  3. Gonzales, Suzannah (12 Sep 2022). "Ethiopian authorities detain journalists Gobeze Sisay and Meaza MohammedCommittee to Protect Journalists". Committee to Protect Journalists. Retrieved 8 Aug 2023.
  4. "2023 International Women of Courage AwardUnited States Department of State". United States Department of State. 10 Mar 2023. Retrieved 8 Aug 2023.
  5. "Ethiopia: Meaza Mohammed Detained for Third Time in Months As Authorities Continue Crackdown". Coalition For Women in Journalism. 2022-09-14. Retrieved 2025-11-05.