UNITED NATIONS — A commission of independent U.N. experts examining rights violations and atrocities in the war in Ethiopia’s Tigray region says that without an end to the fighting, the risk of further atrocity crimes is growing. “Atrocity crimes are imminent unless there is a cessation of hostilities,” commission member Radhika Coomaraswamy told reporters Friday at […]
Continue ReadingRussia and Ukraine trade allegations at Security Council Russia called three meetings of the Security Council this week to press its allegations against Ukraine and its Western allies that they are building dirty bombs to use against Russia and to deny that Moscow had received drones from Iran in violation of a Security Council resolution. […]
Continue ReadingGENEVA — World health officials say conflict and an ongoing blockade of humanitarian aid to northern Ethiopia’s embattled Tigray region are putting the lives and health of millions of people at risk The World Health Organization says 13.1 million people in parts of Ethiopia need health care and humanitarian assistance. More than 5.2 million are in […]
Continue ReadingSECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It’s a real pleasure to have the opportunity to meet with Chairman Faki. We’ve had many previous meetings. This one comes at an important time as the AU is playing a leadership role in trying to bring to an end the violence and conflict in northern Ethiopia; and so I […]
Continue ReadingLocal banks need to prepare themselves for the upcoming healthy competition with foreign banks in Ethiopia’s banking sector, Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations (AACCSA) President said. Speaking at a the panel discussion on “Opening of the Domestic Banking Sector to Foreign Banks: Opportunities and Challenges”, AACCSA President Mesenbet Shenkute said “we believe […]
Continue ReadingThe Government of Ethiopia can no longer tolerate the defamatory falsehood being spread against Ethiopia by various western entities, according Government Communication Service. “It is shameful that they parrot TPLF’s irresponsible propaganda that the most heinous crimes could or might be committed in Ethiopia. They are not alleging intent or acts; they just say that […]
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