Metekel Crisis
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#ASDailyScoop: Amhara, Benishangul-Gumuz regions establish joint development institution in Metekel Zone to address security issues
Gashu Dugaz, administrator of Metekel zone (right), Gizachew Muluneh, head of Amhara Communication bureau (left) Addis Abeba – The Amhara…
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News: Security forces burn civilians to death in Metekel, Benishangul Gumuz; gov’t says act ‘extremely horrific’, pledges accountability
Security forces burning civilians alive in Metekel By Siyanne Mekonnen @Siyaanne Addis Abeba – The Federal Government Communication Service revealed…
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News: At least 20 people killed in latest attack by armed men in Benishagul Gumuz state; UN says growing insecurity worsening humanitarian conditions
Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) members on patrol in Metekel zone, Benishangul Gumuz regional state. Picture: ENDF/archive Addis Abeba –…
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News: Amidst deepening security crisis in Benishangul-Gumuz state, Rights Commission calls for “immediate action” to ensure civilians’ safety
Lt. Gen. Asrat Denero, Commander-in-Chief of the FDRE Ground Forces and Coordinator of the Metekel Zone Integrated Command Post in…
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News: At least 14 civilians killed in communal violence in Metekel Zone; regional police detain 28 suspects
Victims of Saturday’s attack were brought to Bullen Primary hospital By Siyanne Mekonnen @Siyaanne Addis Abeba, July 12/2021 – At…
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News: Benishangul-Gumuz Regional Government appoints 25 former rebels in different positions
Members of “the armed group” who took part in rehabilitation trainings are sworn in Photo: Metekel Zone communication Bureau BY SIYANNE…
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News: Election will not to take place in four constituencies in Benishagul Gumuz; SNNP’s rises to seven; Board updates status for others
On May 27 NEBE said it has issued the International Republic Institute (IRI)/ National Democratic Institute (NDI) accreditation to observe…
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News: Benishangul Gumuz region, unnamed armed group sign MoU to share leadership, wealth & solve security crisis sustainably
The MoU was signed by Ashadli Hassan, Benishangul Gumuz regional state president, Jegnamaw Mawang, a representative of the armed group.…
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News: Security forces kill scores of civilians, arrest several in Metekel after attack by rebels killed three, wounded seven; Ethiopia accuses Egypt & Sudan for persistent violence
By Siyanne Mekonnen @siyaanne Addis Abeba, March 08/2021 – An eyewitness told Addis Standard that on February 26, 2021 members of…
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News: Benishangul Gumuz region ruling party admits ethnic targeted killings in Metekel, issues an apology & sacks senior members
By Siyanne Mekonnen @siyaanne Addis Abeba, February 11/2021 – The higher and mid level officials of Benishangul-Gumuz Prosperity Party (PP) ended…
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