Background and key developmentsOn 4 November 2020, military confrontations between federal and regional forces in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, which borders both Sudan and Eritrea, led the Government to declare a State of Emergency. Since then, and despit…
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Statement on Allegations of the Use of “Starvation as a Weapon of War” in Tigray
The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia rejects, in the strongest terms, unsubstantiated allegations that starvation is being used “as a weapon of war” in Tigray. The Government of Ethiopia takes its responsibility to end the current suffering of the people of Tigray very seriously and has so far made concerted efforts to […]
Operational Update: Medical Support for 11 Countries Bolsters Patient Care
Over the past seven days, Direct Relief has shipped requested medical aid to India, Pakistan, Syria, Uganda, Eswatini, and other countries across the globe, as well as 35 U.S. states and territories. By Lara Cooper Over the past seven days, Direct Relief has delivered 166 shipments of requested medical aid to 35 U.S. states and […]
Military Attachés Laud Ethiopia’s Peacekeeping Role Since Korean War
Addis Ababa June 5/2021 (ENA) The military attachés based in Addis Ababa have praised Ethiopia’s long-term commitment and sacrification to ensure peace in Africa and in the world at large. Following the visit of members of the Association of Military Attaches of various countries to the Ethiopian International Peace Keeping Training Center today, defense attaches of different […]
Efforts Underway in Tigray to Restore, Strengthen Health Services: Ministry of Health
Addis Ababa June 5/2021 (ENA) The government of Ethiopia in collaboration with development and humanitarian partners has intensified efforts to restore and strengthen the delivery of health services in Tigray region, Ministry of Health disclosed. The Ministry of Health, its agencies, and the Tigray Regional Health Bureau in collaboration with humanitarian and development partners, have […]
UN Launches Decade on Ecosystem Restoration to Counter ‘Triple Environmental Emergency’
Addis Ababa June 5/2021 (ENA) The United Nations (UN) has launched decade on ecosystem restoration to counter ‘triple environmental emergency’, biodiversity loss, climate disruption and escalating pollution. Launching the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, heads of government, religious leaders, activists and artists joined the United Nations on Friday in a rallying cry to heal the planet, […]