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Some Western Countries, Institutions Striving to Revive TPLF, Not Benefit Tigrayans: Human Rights Advocate

October 22, 2021October 23, 2021User2

(ENA) The intention of some Western countries and institutions is not to benefit the people of Tigray but to save the terrorist TPLF and defend their interest in the region, the Tigrayan Human Rights Advocate Muez Gebrehiot said. In an exclusive interview with ENA, the Western countries are working to form a puppet government which […]

Westerners Take Up Human Rights Issues as Cover Up for Imposing Self Interest on Ethiopia: Scholar

October 22, 2021October 23, 2021User2

Some Western powers have been raising human rights issues as a cover-up to pressure Ethiopia and impose their interests, a scholar noted. Speaking to ENA, Addis Ababa University Political Science and International Relations lecturer Demeke Achiso said some Western powers are taking issues of human rights in Ethiopia as a cover-up for imposing their interests. […]

Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths statement on Ethiopia, 22 October 2021

October 22, 2021October 23, 2021User2

Today, a UN humanitarian flight in Ethiopia destined for Mekelle in Tigray was forced to return to Addis Ababa due to air strikes in Mekelle – an incident that raises serious concerns for the safety of humanitarian staff who are working to help civilians in humanitarian need. UN and non-governmental organizations are making every effort […]

Statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with The Elders

October 21, 2021October 22, 2021User2

National Security Advisor Sullivan met today with representatives of The Elders, an organization of prominent former world leaders founded in 2007 by former President Nelson Mandela. They discussed the importance of U.S. leadership in addressing threats to peace and security, including tackling the climate crisis, advancing nuclear arms control, ending the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthening […]

Speakers Tackle Issues from Occupied Palestinian Territory to Language Parity, as Fourth Committee Continues General Debate

October 21, 2021October 22, 2021User2

Delegates touched on a range of topics as the Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization) continued its general debate today, with some calling for collective action to end Israel’s impunity in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and others urging the United Nations to redouble its efforts to achieve true multilingualism, especially in the wake of the COVID‑19 pandemic. […]

Citing Troubling Reversals in Women’s Rights, Secretary-General Calls on Security Council, Member States to ‘Turn the Clock Forward’ for Half of Humanity

October 21, 2021October 22, 2021User2

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council open debate on women, peace and security, in New York today: We just came from the exhibition you mentioned, and indeed, we were seeing true women heroes and I think their struggle, their commitment, their courage, is an inspiration for us all. Nothing could […]