Month: November 2021
- Law & Justice
News: Prosecutor files appeal against detained senior OLF leader 6 months after his acquittal
Colonel Gemechu Ayana, Senior OLF Official. Picture: Mo’AA TV By Siyanne Mekonnen @Siyaanne Addis Abeba, November 30,2021- Colonel Gemechu Ayana, a senior leader of the Oromo Liberation Army was yesterday arraigned at court where prosecutors brought charges against him. He remains under police custody Six months after court ordered his release. Colonel Gemechu was last brought to court in May 2021…
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News: Ministry of justice establishes inter ministerial task force to oversee investigation, legal action against human rights violations in northern Ethiopia conflict
Gedion Timothios, Minister of Justice Addis Abeba, November 30/2021- The Ministry of Justice announced the establishment of an Inter-Ministerial Taskforce on Accountability and Redress of Violations Committed to oversee redress and accountability measures in response to human rights violations committed in the conflict in northern Ethiopia. It will have Four committees that will be chaired, respectively, by the Ministry of…
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News Update: PM Abiy calls on TPLF fighters, allies to surrender peacefully
Prime Minister Abiy calls on all armed groups affiliated with the TPLF to surrender peacefully Photo: FBC Addis Abeba, November 30, 2021- Prime Minister Abiy called on TPLF fighters to surrender peacefully and save themselves. In a televised broadcast, the PM said, “We have completed devising a plan to exterminate the enemy,” adding, “The enemy has been defeated.” Abiy went…
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Analysis: Drought in Somali region hits hardest in Dawa zone, kills thousands of livestock, threaten a humanitarian crisis
The prolonged drought in the Somali region could be attributed to a below-average rainfall during this year’s rainy season. Photo: WFP/Claire Nevill By Bileh Jelan @Bileh Jelan & Dereje Gonfa @DerejeGonfa Addis Abeba, November 29/2021 – Drought yet again hit the Somali Region and affected different woredas in the hardest hit Dawa zone, according to regional officials as well as residents.…
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News: Ethiopia dismisses reports of fatal attack on Sudanese forces, says measures taken on infiltrators
Selamawit Kassa, State Minister of Government Communication Service Addis Abeba, November 29/2021 – State Minister of Government Communication Service Selamawit Kassa in the Ministry’s routine presser has dismissed recent media reports that Ethiopian forces have attacked Sudanese forces during clashes bordering the two countries. However, Selamawit said the government had cracked down on militants who had recently infiltrated through Sudan.…
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News: Kenyatta, Blinken discuss and agree on importance of unhindered humanitarian access in Ethiopia, support for inclusive political dialogue
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta Addis Abeba, November 27,2021- The United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta. A statement by the U.S. state department indicated that President Kenyatta and Secretary Blinken agreed on the importance of unhindered humanitarian access for all communities affected by the conflict…
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News: Continued displacement, damages to civilian infrastructure, impeded humanitarian access in Amhara, Afar regions amid ongoing conflict
A general food distribution in Afar regionPhoto: WFP/ Claire Nevill Addis Abeba, November 26,2021- The United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) yesterday reported the increased humanitarian needs with additional large-scale displacement and loss of livelihood in the light of the spread of the conflict to Afar and Amhara regions. According to the report, in the Amhara region…
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News: Command post cautions against establishment of transitional gov’t, unauthorized dissemination of martial intelligence
By Addis Standard staff Addis Abeba, November 26,2021 – The state of emergency command post said in a statement, “Measures shall be taken against those who are indulged in activities to form a transitional government or any other form of administration outside of the constitutional framework.” It also prohibited the broadcasting of information about military activities and combat operations by…
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