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Defense Minister Abraham Reaffirms Government’s Determination for Implementing Peace Agreement

November 20, 2022November 21, 2022User2

Defense Minister Abraham Belay (PhD) reaffirmed the government’s determination to implement the peace agreement signed between the Ethiopian government and TPLF. Minister of Defense has recognized and awarded the participants of the peace agreement reached in Pretoria, South Africa, and Nairobi, Kenya representing the government. The minister said during the occasion that the delegation who […]

Federal Police Reform Helps to Maintain Rule of Law by Respecting Human Rights: OHCHR Representative

November 20, 2022November 21, 2022User2

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) regional representative for East Africa, Marcel Akpovo said that the reform works being carried out in the Ethiopian Federal Police will help the nation to ensure rule of law in a manner that respects human rights. The representative made the remark during his visit to the […]

Some 200,000 Hectares of Land Covered with Wheat Seed in Oromia Region, Regional Vice President Says

November 20, 2022November 21, 2022User2

Some 200,000 hectares of land has been covered with wheat seed as part of the summer irrigation program in Oromia Regional State, Regional Vice President Awolu Abdi disclosed. The Vice President officially launched the summer irrigation wheat development program in Waqe Miqa kebele of East Shewa Zone, Oromia Regional State. Though this fiscal year’s wheat […]

Communiqué of the 1120th meeting of the PSC, on the Briefing on the Agreement for Lasting Peace through Permanent Cessation of Hostilities between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF)

November 19, 2022November 20, 2022User2

The Peace and Security Council, Recalling Communique [PSC/PR/COMM.1097 (2022)] adopted at its 1097th meeting held on 4 August 2022 and Press Statement [PSC/PR/PS.1115 (2022)] adopted at its 1115th meeting held on 21 October 2022, respectively, on the situation in the Horn of Africa and the AU-led Peace Process for Ethiopia; Determined to ensure […]

Adoption of Political Declaration on Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas milestone in collective efforts to better protect civilians from the urbanization of armed conflict – Statement by Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu High Representative for Disarmament Affairs

November 19, 2022November 20, 2022User2

As delivered Dublin 18 November 2022 Your Excellency, Foreign Minister Coveney, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and gentlemen, I have the honour to deliver the following message of Mr. António Guterres, SecretaryGeneral of the United Nations. “I congratulate Ireland, participating States and civil society on this tremendous achievement. This Political Declaration marks […]

Toward Durable Solutions: Legal aid & legal awareness Factsheet, July – September 2022

November 19, 2022November 20, 2022User2

UNHCR Ethiopia in partnership with University of Bule Hora, Dila, Wollega, Arba-Minch and Wollo, provides free legal aid and legal awareness services to internally displaced persons (IDPs), returning IDPs and members of the host community with specific needs. Currently, there are 35 legal aid clinics in Oromia, SNNP and Amhara regions. Providing quality legal […]