Humanitarianism
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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: US, EU, Germany & UK condemn UN staff expulsion, ask Ethiopia to reverse decision; US threatens to use Executive Order
Expelled UN Staff By Addis Standard Staff Addis Abeba, October 01/2021 – After Ethiopia declared seven individuals working for various UN…
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News: ICRC calls on all parties to protect healthcare, other vital services, highlights its efforts in Afar, Amhara, Tigray regions
ICRC operations in northern Ethiopia. Photo: ICRC Addis Abeba, September 07/2021 – Displaced people have few belongings and sleep in…
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News: Acting Humanitarian Coordinator for Ethiopia blames worsening humanitarian situation on ‘bureaucratic impediments’, warns against looming famine
Grant Leaity, the Acting Humanitarian Coordinator in Ethiopia. Photo: Social Media Click here to download the full statement. Addis Abeba,…
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News: US accuses Fed. Gov’t of stalling aid access into Tigray; OCHA says access hindered due to ‘bureaucratic and logistical’ reasons, calls for unfettered humanitarian access
Ned Price, Spokesperson for the State Department. Photo: Screengrab By Bileh Jelan @BilehJelan Addis Abeba, September 02/2021 – In corresponding…
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News Analysis: Days After USAID Accused It Of Obstructing Aid Delivery Into Tigray, Fed. Gov’t Accuses Aid Agencies Of Colluding with TPLF; USAID rejects accusation
Mitiku Kassa, Commissioner of the National Disaster Risk Management Commission. Photo: Arts TV By Bileh Jelan @BilehJelan Addis Abeba, August…
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News: Two days after visit by Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa, USAID chief reiterate call to end hostilities, start dialogue
Samantha Power, USAID Administrator at an event in Addis Abeba By Addis Standard Staff Addis Abeba, August 20/2021 – The…
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News: Seven dead, unspecified number injured as a result of floods in Addis Abeba; Deputy Mayor says rescue efforts ongoing, promises rehabilitation
Floods caused by heavy rains in Addis Abeba claimed seven lives so far and damaged properties including Mekane Yesus Seminary.…
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News: IOM Says USD 27 Million Urgently Needed for Shelter Help in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region
A school-turned-IDP site in Shire in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region hosts thousands of internally displaced persons. Photo: IOM/Kaye Viray Addis Ababa,…
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News: Latest OCHA report estimates 1,003,000 IDPs as a result of violence across Ethiopia; urges parties to conflict to protect aid workers, ease of humanitarian access
Overview of active hostilities by location Picture: OCHA By Addis Standard Staff Click here to Download Full Report Addis Abeba,…
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