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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) - Five opposition members imprisoned since 2005 pleaded guilty Wednesday to attempting to overthrow Ethiopia's government, but asked the judge for a pardon.
Ethiopia pardoned and freed 38 other opposition members in the same case last week after international condemnation and strong pressure from the United States. The detainees were all arrested in connection with deadly election protests.
The five defendants Wednesday submitted a letter saying, "I plead guilty and I don't want to defend the case. I request the court give a judgment on me," High Court Judge Adil Ahmed said, adding that they immediately asked for a pardon.
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