User2, Author at Ethiopia Observer

On the African Union-led Peace Talks

November 2, 2022November 3, 2022User2

We welcome the momentous step taken in Pretoria today to advance the African Union’s campaign to “silence the guns” with the signing of a cessation of hostilities between the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front. We commend the parties for taking this initial step to agree to end the fighting and continue […]

Third Committee Emphasizes That Conflicts, Climate-Induced Displacement, Cost-of-Living Crisis Driving Refugee Numbers to Record Level

November 2, 2022November 3, 2022User2

Refugee Chief Highlights Ukraine Conflict as One of Fastest Refugee Crises Since Second World War States must urgently respond to a fast-growing global refugee crisis through concrete actions, the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) heard today, as delegates shared problems and best practices during an interactive dialogue and general debate on refugees and displacement. […]

Delegates in General Assembly Support Human Rights Council’s Monitoring of Crises Worldwide, Yet Some Say Double Standards Ignore Impact on Developing Countries

November 2, 2022November 3, 2022User2

Delegates voiced sharp differences today about the work of the Human Rights Council as the General Assembly took up the intergovernmental body’s annual report. While some praised its efforts over the past year to curb human rights violations through the creation of special mechanisms and emergency sessions, other delegates said the Geneva-based intergovernmental body applies […]

3rd IGAD Regional Scientific Conference on Migration and Displacement

November 2, 2022November 3, 2022User2

November 1, 2022 (NAIROBI, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) today inaugurated the 3rd IGAD Regional Scientific Conference on Migration and Displacement in Nairobi under the theme “Inclusion and Social Cohesion: Connecting research, data, and policy” The three-day conference brings together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and international institutions to share their experiences, and knowledge and give […]

Ethiopia: Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell on the announcement of a Cessation of Hostilities

November 2, 2022November 3, 2022User2

The EU welcomes the announcement of a Cessation of Hostilities and congratulates both the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front for their commitment and courage towards peace. The EU commends the African Union mediation and its observers, as well as the South Africa host and reaffirms its readiness to support peace efforts […]

Briefing Security Council, High Commissioner for Refugees Voices Concern over Global Crises, Protracted Conflicts Being Failed by Global Inaction

November 2, 2022November 3, 2022User2

The Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine has driven the fastest, largest displacement witnessed in decades, with some 14 million people forced from their homes since 24 February, Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, told the Security Council today. Although humanitarian organizations have scaled up their response, much more must be done — first is ending […]