Social Affairs
- March 22, 2023
News: UN Rights Council says scale of violations in Ethiopia “must not be forgotten”
Ethiopian refugees who fled Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict arrive by bus at the Um Raquba refugee camp in eastern Sudan. Photo:…
Read More » - March 22, 2023
News: As hundreds of thousands flee Somalia to Ethiopia, UN, partners appeal for $116 m urgent funding
Many of the newly arrived Somali refugees, like this elderly woman and her grandchildren, are in desperate need of shelter,…
Read More » - March 22, 2023
News: Incoming Tigray interim leader pledges to address grievances of disabled Tigrayan soldiers following protest rally in Mekelle
Disabled Tigrayan fighters protesting on the streets of Mekelle. Photo: Social Media By Mihret G Kristos @MercyG_kirstos Addis Ababa –…
Read More » - March 20, 2023
News: Konso Zone in need of urgent assistance as drought devastates thousands
Solomon Soka, member of the House of Representatives for Konso Nation and director general of Information Network Security Administration (INSA),…
Read More » - March 17, 2023
Analysis: As drought catastrophe looms, many succumbing to death in Somali region; official admits, cites “beyond capacity” but refutes death toll
El Gofa IDP center in Moyale Woreda. ©AddisStandard By Medihane Ekubamichael @Medihane & Biruk Alemu @Birukalemu21 Moyale – Internally Displaced…
Read More » - March 16, 2023
News: WHO steps up health response to support Somali refugees arriving in Ethiopia
Addis Abeba – Since the beginning of February 2023, approximately 100 000 refugees, mostly women, children, unaccompanied minors, and people…
Read More » - March 14, 2023
News: Saudi Arabia resumes Ethiopian domestic workers recruitment after three years of deferment, recruitment fee limits at $1,840
Photo: saudi-expatriates website Addis Abeba: Saudi Arabia has announced the reopening of doors for domestic workers after three years long…
Read More » - March 13, 2023
News: UN says 11 million people food insecure as drought situation in Ethiopia continues to worsen, requires urgent response
Internally displaced pastoralist Abdullahi Gedi, 55, stands next to the remains of his dead animals in Babacada El-Bahay IDP site…
Read More » - March 13, 2023
News: Communities in drought-hit Borana reel amid rising aid delivery scandal, officials refute allegations
A drought victim carrying away aid flour in Elwaya IDPs camp, Yabelo, Borana By Biruk Alemu @Birukalemu21 & Medihane Ekubamichael…
Read More » - March 10, 2023
News: Disaster Risk Management Council holds first emergency response meeting in seven years as ongoing drought devours millions of Ethiopians
This is the first emergency meeting by the Council in seven years. Picture: FanaBC Addis Abeba: The National Disaster Risk…
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