Secutity
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News: More than 20 civilians killed in two separate attacks by armed groups
Addis Abeba, May 01/2021 – At least 21 civilians were killed in two separate attacks. Fifteen passengers were killed by…
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News: Mother of university lecturer & doctoral student confirms gov’t security forces killed him at his home
The late Kajela Tasisa. Picture: Former Colleague Eden G. Matheos Addis Abeba, April 29/2021 – Agitu Bulcha, the mother of…
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News: Armed forces from Tigray launch attack inside Amhara region; local officials admit the attack, say causalities include civilians
By Addis Standard staff Addis Abeba, April 28, 2021 – Local authorities in Amhara Regional State, Wag Hemra zone, said…
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Just In: Sec. Blinken presses PM Abiy for immediate, full & verifiable withdrawal of Eritrean troops from Tigray; end hostilities immediately
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Readout Addis Abeba, April 26/2021 – Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with…
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News: NEBE postpones voters’ registration; no registration so far in all four zones in Wellega, Oromia due to security
Voters queuing to get registered in Yeka Abado voters registration station in the capital Addis Abeba Addis Abeba, April 24/2021…
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Breaking: UNSC calls for scaled up, unfettered humanitarian access in Tigray; expresses deep concern on rights abuse, sexual violence reports
UNSC in session. Picture: UNSC/Archive Addis Standard Staffs Addis Abeba, April 22/2021 – As part of a continuation of the…
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News Alert: Rights Commission says armed men control almost all part of Sedal Wereda in Benishangul Gumuz
Addis Abeba, April 21/2021 – The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said in a statement that armed men are in…
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News Alert: EU following the situation in Ethiopia before confirming election observation mission
EU High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell Addis Abeba, April 19/2021 – Barely a month and half before Ethiopia’s 6th national election…
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News: Eritrea admits presence and involvement of its forces in Tigray war, pledges to withdraw
PM Abiy and Presidet Isaias Afwerki on March 26 after a visit by PM Abiy to Asmara. Picture: Yemane G.…
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News Alert: EU Council to discuss “next steps of policy” to support peace, reflect on upcoming elections in Ethiopia
EU Foreign Affairs Ministers during a discussion on EU Global Strategy. Picture: EU/Archive 2019 Addis Abeba, April 16/2021– The European…
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