Human Rights
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News: Amhara region police says it’s requesting federal gov’t to intervene or be given the task to solve security crisis in neighboring Benishangul region
Abere Adamu, Commissioner of the Amhara regional state Police Commission. Picture: AMMA By Siyanne Mekonnen @Siyaanne Addis Abeba, December…
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News: A Federal High Court repeals lower court bail grant, remands four journalists for thirteen more days
Medihane Ekubamichael, product editor at Addis standard, the publication of JAKENN Publishing PLC By Mahlet Fasil @MahletFasil Addis Abeba, December…
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News: Number of civilians killed in recent violence in Konso reaches 66; 39 injured and more than 130, 000 displaced
Villages located in various localities of Konso zone in SNNPRS are often targeted. Picture: provided by eye witnesses Addis Abeba,…
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News: Ethiopia Rights Commission calls on gov’t to restore communications, basic services in Tigray; calls on independent, transparent investigation into grave rights violations
More than 43, 000 Ethiopian refugees who fled the conflict in Tigray region have crosssed into neighboring Sudan. Picture: UNFPA…
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News: Tigray Maikadra massacre of civilians is a crime of atrocity: Ethiopian Human Rights Commission
“It is now an urgent priority that victims are provided redress and rehabilitation, and that perpetrators involved directly or indirectly…
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News: Dozens of civilians killed in sustained Konso zone violence, more than 94, 000 displaced
Villages located in various localities of Konso zone in SNNPRS are often targeted. Picture: provided by eye witnesses By Mahlet…
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News Alert: AU Chair appoints three special envoys to help mediate ongoing conflict in Ethiopia, create conditions for inclusive dialogue
AU Special Envoys: Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, former President of the Republic of Liberia; Joaquim Chissano, former President of the Republic of…
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News: Authorities in Benishangul Gumuz say culprits who killed at least 34 civilians in ‘gruesome’ bus attack “eliminated”; fresh attack leaves three more injured
Benishangul Gumuz regional state peace and security bureau head Gashu Dugaz. Picture: BG Region Addis Abeba, November 16/2020 – The…
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News: Ethiopian Red Cross Society requests respect for its logo during the ongoing conflict in border areas between Tigray, Amhara regions
Addis Abeba, November 12/2020 – In a statement it issued yesterday, the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) requested its logo…
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News: IRC warns of looming humanitarian crisis as supply of social service to the most vulnerable is disrupted following military operation in Tigray
Eritrean refugee children play in the Hitsats refugee camp in Tigray region near the Eritrean border. Picture: Tiksa Negeri/Reuters Addis…
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