Humanitarianism
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News Alert: UNHCR asks US$164.5 m “to urgently assist 5.2 m displaced people in Ethiopia and Sudan amid the ongoing conflict”
UNHCR staff in Addis Ababa are registering Eritrean refugees who fled from the now destroyed Hitsats and Shimelba camps in…
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News: UNICEF says 100 children dead as result of conflict in Afar region; estimates 160,000 live in famine like conditions in Tigray
Women in waiting room at one of UNICEF offices in Ethiopia. Photo: UNICEF Addis Abeba, August 09/2021 – “UNICEF is extremely…
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News: UN OCHA chief affirms solidarity with Ethiopia, discusses humanitarian operations, warns against attacking aid workers
Martin Griffiths, New UN OCHA Chief By Etenesh Abera @EtenehsAb Addis Abeba, August 04/2021 – Martin Griffiths, the newly appointed…
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News: “The pressure to open a corridor through western Tigray is unacceptable.” says NDRMC commissioner
Mitiku Kassa, National Disaster Risk Management Commissioner. Photo: ENA By Getahun Tsegaye @GetahunTsegay12 Addis Abeba, August 03/2021 -“The pressure to open…
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News: US calls for urgent ceasefire without preconditions ahead of top official’s visit; Fed gov’t, Tigrayan forces exchange blame over aid blockade Into Tigray
World Food Program (WFP) convoy of 50 trucks arrived in Mekelle on July 12. Photo: WFP/ Photogallery By Bileh Jelan…
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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: 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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