Year: 2021
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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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News: Addis Abeba police remand Ahadu Radio news department head despite court orders
Kibrom Worku, editor and head of news department at Ahadu Radio and TV Photo: Social media By Mahlet Fasil @MahletFasil Addis Abeba, November 25/2021 – Kibrom Worku, the editor and head of the news department of Ahadu Radio and TV who was arrested by Addis Abeba police on October 22, 2021 the media reported that forces loyal to TPLF have taken over Hayik, a…
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News: 40 trucks humanitarian supplies allowed entry; no medicine, fuel; humanitarian flights resume to Mekelle
40 trucks with humanitarian supplies, including food, departed Semera for Tigray. Photo:WFP Addis Abeba, November 25, 2021- The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) yestserday announced that almost 40 trucks with humanitarian supplies, including food, departed Semera yesterday for Tigray. “This is the first convoy since 18 October,” the report said. However “trucks containing fuel and…
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News: OFC calls for establishment of interim gov’t; negotiation towards all-inclusive transitional gov’t
“The Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC) strongly reiterates its support for any genuine and honest political solution that helps the redemption of Ethiopia.” Addis Abeba, November 25,2021- Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC) issued a statement yesterday reiterating calls for peaceful resolution to what it called an avoidable war raging all over the country. In its statement the OFC listed steps to immediately…
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News: Ethiopia warns US embassy to refrain from spreading false information
State Minister Kebede Desissa. Photo: FanaBC Addis Abeba, November 25/2021 – Minister of Government Communication Service Kebede Desisaa said the government has warned the US embassy and organizations against their continued practice of spreading false information. During the daily presser to state media, Kebede said that previously these organization circulated information that ‘Addis Abeba was under siege’ and this was…
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