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News: UN Rights Commission concerned about internet shut down in Oromia amidst #COVID19
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet Addis Abeba, MArch 27/2020 – The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights…
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News: Ethiopia’s new measure to contain #COVID19 include ETB15 B liquidity for private banks, appeal to citizens to stop religious gatherings
Addis Abeba, March 27/2020 – Following a virtual meeting Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held with with the COVID-19 Ministerial Committee…
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News: Ethiopia confirms four more #COVID19 Cases, including two with no travel history abroad
Addis Abeba, March 27/2020 – A statement released by Dr. Lia Tadesse, Minister of Health, said four more people were…
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In-depth Analysis: Amidst fear of #COVID19 Ethiopian domestic workers coerced into making heavy payments to flee Lebanon
Ethiopian domestic workers cramped inside Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut waiting to depart to Addis Abeba. Their flights were…
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News Alert: Tigray region declares state of emergency to prevent spread of #COVID19
Debretsion Gebremichael (PhD), vice president of Tigray Regional State Addis Abeba, March 26/2020 – The Council of Tigray Regional State…
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News: Ethiopia’s election faces uncertainty amidst #COVID19
NEBE Chairperson Birtukan Mideksa (Image: Addis Standard archive) Bileh Jelan @BilehJelan Addis Abeba, March 25/2020 – Uncertainty surrounds Ethiopia’s 2020…
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Op-ed: #COVID19: Managing outrage
Despite government’s directives to minimize huge gatherings and observe physical distancing, crowds of people were going about their daily lives…
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News: PM Abiy proposes US$150 b emergency financing package for Africa as Ethiopia confirms 12th #COVID19 case
Ethiopia’s proposal came shortly before the ministry of health confirmed the 12th COVID19 patient, an Ethiopian who traveled from Dubai.…
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Analysis: #COVID19 and tropical climate: can warm weather stop its spread in Africa?
Belete Ayele (@adbelete), Tinsae Alemayehu (@tinsaetigist) and Fitsum Tilahun (@fitse_t), For Addis Standard COVID-19: A Once-In-A-Century Pandemic Addis Abeba, March…
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News: Ethiopia confirms 9th #COVID19 patient, advises travelers from affected countries to 14-day self-quarantine
Mahlet Fasil Addis Abeba, March 21/2020 – A statement released by Dr. Lia Tadesse, Minister of Health, shortly after mid-night…
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