Africa
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News: Eskinder Nega tells Rights Commission recent attack inside prison not “trivial matter”
Eskinder Nega. Picture: Screengrab/CPJ Addis Standard staff Addis Abeba, October 23/2021 – Eskinder Nega, founder of the opposition Balderas for…
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News: U.N. received “necessary clearances” for humanitarian flight, no “prior warning” of airstrike on Mekelle
Caption: Martin Griffiths holding a press conference in Geneva On Friday, 6 August 2021 about his mission to Ethiopia. Photo:…
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News: Ethiopia says conflict in the North ‘an internal matter’, vows to fend off ‘external pressure’
Ambassador Dina Mufti, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs By Getahun Tsegaye @GetahunTsegaye12 Addis Abeba, October 21/2021 – Today…
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News: Citing security threats, another major city in Amhara region imposes curfew
Meeting where a decision to impose curfew was made. Photo: Debre Birhan City Administration By Getahun Tsegaye @GetahunTsegay12 Addis Abeba,…
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News: Fed. court commences prosecutor’s witness hearing against Eskinder Nega et. al in open sessions
Eskinder Nega, Founder of Balderas for Genuine Democracy By Mahlet Fasil @MahletFasil Addis Abeba, October 20/2021 – A hearing where…
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News Analysis: In midst of counteroffensive measures against TPLF, NaMA criticizes Fed. Gov’t track record, demands swift actions to consolidate victories
Amhara Special Forces Photo: North Gondar Communication Bureau By Getahun Tsegaye @GetahunTsegay12 Addis Abeba, October 19/2021 – The National Movement…
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News Update: Thousands of children, women & elderly face malnutrition in Borana, Oromia; more than 7, 000 cattle perish due to drought
Currently, some 13,641 cattle are moving around with the assistance of humans because the drought has weakened them. Picture: FanaBC…
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News Analysis: As ENDF vows counter offensive against TPLF, major cities in South Wollo zone extend curfew
Kombolcha City, Photo: Kombolcha city communication bureau By Addis Standard Staff Addis Abeba, October 15/2021 – Dessie and Kombolacha, the…
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News: OCHA says life saving medical supplies continue to be denied entry into Tigray
Addis Abeba October 16/2021 – In a lengthy report disclosing developments on the humanitarian response front in northern Ethiopia, the…
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News: U.S. to airlift relief supplies to Amhara, Afar, announces $26m more in aid; donors discuss “possibility of augmenting road operations” to Tigray
Mothers nursing for their children amidst the worst humanitarian crisis in Tigray. Photo: Screegrab/Tigray TV Addis Abeba, October 13/2021 –…
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