(ENA) The federal and regional security agencies have lauded stakeholders who have contributed their fair share for the peaceful conduct of the 6th general election in Ethiopia. In a press release sent to ENA, the federal and regional state security agencies congratulated all Ethiopians for the successful conclusion of the election. The release added that the […]
Month: June 2021
Tragedy and hospitality: Daily life with refugees from Tigray
Islamic Relief’s Aya El Fatih spent a few days with a refugee family in Sudan, to find out how people live after fleeing terrible violence. In their small tent she found stories of loss, resilience, hospitality and hope. The white tents in Um Rakuba refugee camp are arranged in neat rows as far as the […]
Impact of COVID-19 Movement Restrictions on Migrants along the Eastern Corridor, Report 15 | as of 31 May 2021
The COVID-19 outbreak has restricted global mobility, whilst heightening the risk of exploitation of vulnerable populations. This report provides a snapshot of the COVID-19 epidemiological situation and mobility restrictions, and of the current migration trends along the Eastern Corridor migration route, in addition to an analysis of the impact that movement restrictions have had in […]
People Forced to Flee Conflict in Tigray Urgently Require Greater Assistance, International Solidarity
Addis Ababa —Communities affected and uprooted by the ongoing conflict in Tigray continue to experience devastating levels of suffering. Humanitarian agencies urgently require increased resources in order to reach those desperate for relief. According to the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), over 1.7 million people have been displaced and hundreds of […]
Tigray Region Flash Update – No.4 (As of mid-June 2021)
As the system-wide scale-up of the response continues, the overall security situation remains unpredictable and affects the Cluster response. The number of people seeking protection and shelter in urban and semi-urban areas has increased in the past few months. So far, typical emergency shelter responses are inapt as camp setups are not always an appropriate […]
Desert locust response to mitigate impacts on food security and livelihoods in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia
Objective: To mitigate the impact of desert locust on food security and livelihoods through emergency response to curb the spread of the pest by treating affected areas, and improving coordination and preparedness through enhanced government capacity. Activities implemented: Contracted aerial support for use in surveillance and control operations in all three countries – project resources […]