The U.N. Security Council on Friday called for an end to fighting in Ethiopia and expressed serious concern about the intensifying conflict in the country’s northern Tigray region. In a statement approved by all 15 members, the council urged all parties in Ethiopia “to put an end to hostilities and to negotiate a lasting cease-fire.” […]
Continue ReadingAll the allegations and counter allegations by the international media and some actors have been proven wrong by the Joint Investigation Team’s (JIT) report on refugees, according to Refugee and Returnee Service. It is to be recalled that the joint investigation team (JIT) report by the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) and the UN Human […]
Continue ReadingConflict broke out in November 2020 in Tigray region, northern Ethiopia, between Tigrayan forces and Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) and its allies. One year later, the humanitarian situation is extremely dire and continues to deteriorate. The complex circumstances have made humanitarian response very difficult, and the needs of the population continue to increase. Access […]
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Continue ReadingThe Members of the United Nations Security Council expressed “deep concern” about the expansion and intensification of military clashes in northern Ethiopia. In a press statement released this Friday, they noted the impact of the conflict on the humanitarian situation, as well as the stability of the country and the wider region. They also welcomed the efforts of the UN Secretary-General. Earlier this week, António Guterres said: “The stability of […]
Continue ReadingHIGHLIGHTS No humanitarian supplies have arrived into Tigray since 18 October. Movement of humanitarian workers in and out of Tigray by road has been denied since 28 October, while movement within Amhara and Afar regions is restricted. Lack of fuel significantly reduced life-saving operations in Northern Ethiopia, including water trucking, food distribution, nutrition, health and […]
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