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News: Somali regional gov’t blames Afar forces for violence, demands swift response from Fed. gov’t; Afar regional gov’t dismisses claims as propaganda
By Bileh Jelan @BilehJelan Addis Abeba, July 27/2021 – Violence once again hit the border area between Afar and Somali…
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News: Federal Prosecutors bring Terrorism charges against senior members of TPLF
Left to right: Senior TPLF Members. Sebhat Nega (Captured), Debretsion Gebremichael (Leader of TPLF) and Getachew Reda (Spokesperson of TPLF/Tigrayan…
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News: UN addresses humanitarian access in Tigray, says 75% improvement compared to 30% in May; NDRMC says TPLF impeding humanitarian supplies
Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General By Getahun Tsegaye @GetahunTsegay12 Addis Abeba, July 23/2021 – In the daily press briefing…
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News Analysis: Amid reports of southern Tigray recapture by Tigrayan forces, tensions rise; Amhara state officials issue calls mobilizing public
Amhara Special Forces Photo: North Gondar Communication Bureau By Getahun Tsegaye @GetahunTsegay12 Addis Ababa, July 13/ 2021 – Following reports…
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News: EU high representative for foreign affairs and security policy says Tigray is facing a serious humanitarian crisis, urges swift actions
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Joseph Borrell. Photo: EU By Addis Standard Staff Addis Abeba, July…
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Analysis: Despite low income, Industrial parks workers remain hopeful; IPDC, EIC say conditions are improving, promise more reforms
Hawassa Industrial Park By Etenesh Abera @EteneshAb Addis Abeba, July 12/2021 – Meaza, is a mother of two who came…
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News Analysis: Ruling Party wins Fed. parliament, contested regional councils by a landslide; Re-elections, Recounts to be conducted in 23 constituencies
Left to Right: Birtukan Mideksa, Chairwoman of NEBE, Sahlework Zewde, President of FDR Ethiopia. Photo: NEBE By Getahun Tsegaye @GetahunTsegay12…
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News: Rights commission closely monitoring the situation of arrested journalists, urges authorities to follow due process
Left to right: Bekalu Alamrew, Yayesew Shimeles, Abebe Bayu, Fana Negash, Fanuel Kinfu and Meheret Gebrekirstos By Bileh Jelan @BilehJelan …
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News: Fed. Gov’t accuses OCHA of misinformation; discuss conditions for humanitarian flights to Tigray
A local market in the town of Samre, Tigray RegionPhoto: @OCHA_Ethiopia By Siyanne Mekonnen @Siyaanne Addis Abeba, July 09, 2021…
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News: Ethiopia hails diplomatic success as UNSC favors AU-Led negotiations
Eng Seleshi Bekele (PhD) Minister of Water, Irrigation and Energy Photo: Official Twitter Account of the Permanent Mission of Ethiopia…
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