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Statement by the Secretary-General – on the killing of MSF humanitarian workers in Tigray

I am deeply shocked by the murder of three Médecins Sans Frontiers (MSF) humanitarian workers in Tigray, Ethiopia. This is totally unacceptable and an appalling violation of International Humanitarian Law. The perpetrators must be found and severely punished. I stand in solidarity with our humanitarian partners who are risking their lives to provide protection and […]

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Tigray Interim Admin Condemns Attack against MSF Team by TPLF Terrorist Group in Tigray

Addis Ababa June 26/2021 (ENA) The Interim Administration of Tigray region has condemned the latest targeted attack by the terrorist TPLF against the three employees of Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) in Tigray, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Abraham Belay said. “The Interim Administration in Tigray strongly condemns the terrorist acts of the ‘TPLF’ and allied […]

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Election Foundation for Democratic Culture in Ethiopia, Say Research Institute, NGO Heads

Addis Ababa, June 26/2021(ENA) The active participation of voters and the discipline of political parties during the 6th General Election highlighted the founding of a democratic political culture in Ethiopia, according to the Deputy Director-Genera of East African Policy Research Institute (EAPRI). EAPRI Birhanu M. Lenjiso told ENA that the political culture of Ethiopia was […]

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International Day in Support of Victims of Torture: Statement by the High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell

The torture of human beings has no place in the 21st century. On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the European Union reaffirms its strong commitment to combating torture worldwide, in all its forms, contexts and settings. The restrictions and lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic have led to higher levels of human rights […]