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Ethiopia on the brink as crisis threatens ‘peace and stability’ of region – but what has fueled the conflict and criticism of Biden’s response?

November 19, 2021November 20, 2021User2

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is warning that the worsening situation in Ethiopia puts at risk the “peace and stability” of the Horn of Africa. The comments were made on Nov. 17, 2021, as Blinken began a five-day trip to Africa during which he will speak with regional leaders about concerns of an all-out civil war in the continent’s second most populous […]

Northern Ethiopia Emergency Response Situation Report #04

November 18, 2021November 19, 2021User2

Highlights High levels of food insecurity in Northern Ethiopia remains a major concern. Urgent action is needed to reach an estimated 9.4 million people with emergency food assistance. Since the start of operations in March 2021, WFP has provided food assistance to 2.9 million people and nutrition assistance to over 500,000 people in Northern Ethiopia, […]

Ethiopia – Northern Ethiopia Humanitarian Update Situation Report, 18 Nov 2021

November 18, 2021November 19, 2021User2

HIGHLIGHTS About 8 million people in northern Ethiopia are targeted to receive humanitarian assistance until the end of the year. In Amhara, tens of thousands of people are reportedly displaced from South Wello, North Wello & Wag Hemra zones to Debre Berhan City in North Shewa Zone because of active fighting More than 16,000 displaced […]

UN chief reiterates call for immediate release of UN staff members detained in Ethiopia

November 18, 2021November 19, 2021User2

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterated his call for the immediate release of 10 UN staff members detained four days ago in Ethiopia. “As far as the secretary-general is aware, the staff members are being held without charge, and no specific information has been provided regarding the reasons for their arrest,” said a statement […]

Covid-19: Over 7,400 refugees receive jabs in Ethiopia – UNHCR

November 18, 2021November 19, 2021User2

Some 7,425 refugees presently residing in Ethiopia have received COVID-19 jabs, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has said. The UN refugee agency said in its latest situation update issued on Wednesday that some 4,481 of the refugees were fully vaccinated, who meet the government’s prioritization criteria. According to the latest figures from […]

The West wants to turn Ethiopia into the next Libya, Iraq – PM Abiy’s party

November 18, 2021November 19, 2021User2

Ethiopia’s ruling party, the Prosperity Party, PP, has accused the West of wanting to turn the country into another Iraq or Libya. The Horn of Africa nation is facing a politico-security crisis that has seen rebels threaten to attack the capital Addis Ababa and remove Prime Minister ABiy Ahmed’s government. The government has in the […]