He was arrested on December 24th at his home in the capital, Addis Ababa.

Police had told his lawyer Melkamu ago that their lines of enquiry included accusations of disseminating false information, communicating with groups fighting the government on disturbing the public peace and security.

However, Malcolm, who said he'd seen no evidence both the Ethiopian police on prosecutor's office, did not respond to questions from Reuters on the reasons for cameras, arrest and subsequent release worked.

His editor in chief Stephen Jay Adler, said the company was delighted, adding that his release today affirms he has done nothing wrong.

Camaro will be reunited with his family for Christmas, which many Ethiopian Christians will celebrate on Thursday, they said.

They're preparing a special meal and in a statement thank those who've given them support.

Prime Minister A B Ahmed has overseen sweeping reforms since taking office in 2018, including the on banning of more than 250 media outlets on the release of dozens of journalists the same.

But rights groups say press freedom has been recently eroded is the government faced outbreaks of deadly violence.

Media watchdogs have reported the arrest of least 12 other journalists in Ethiopia last year, seven of them in November when a conflict broke out in the northern Tigre region.

Eight of them are reported to have been released, with the rest remaining in custody.

Police and government officials did not return calls and messages seeking comment was wrong.

The government has previously said the nation is facing security threats and is committed to maintaining law and order.

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