"Overall, I can say that lack of professionalism and also extreme views have become the hallmarks of the state of the media in Ethiopia, at this point in time," Elias said. "For this to change, I think the government has a responsibility to let media professionals do their job freely. This means without any harassment and intimidation." 
"Pakali pano tikhoza kunena kuti, kusowekera luso logwilira ntchito komanso kaperekedwe ka maganizo ndi zizindikiro zosonyeza nyengo yomwe wofalitsa nkhani ali ku Ethiopia," anatero a Elias. "Kuti zinthu zisinthe, boma lili ndi udindo wopereka mpata kwa wofalitsa nkhani kuti azigwira ntchito yawo mwaufulu, opanda kuwasokoneza kapena kuwaopseza."