Peace and Security
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Ethiopian National Dialogue: Can it deliver on its promises?
A Sidama elder elects representatives who participated in the agenda-setting process of the national dialogue in Sidama region (Photo: National…
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Strategic Sanctions: A Necessary Evil for Peacemaking in Ethiopia
(Picture: Gemini generated) By Alula Nerea Author’s Note: The motive of this proposition is not to harm the national interest…
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Misplaced Priorities: Infrastructure gains amid political, humanitarian challenges
Addis Abeba’s corridor development has provided citizens with access to parks and recreational areas that promote physical activity and social…
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Federal gov’t says TPLF legality issue resolved, regional authorities ban demonstrations as intraparty tensions rise
Participants of contended TPLF congress started arriving in Mekelle amid regional authorities announcing ban on demonstrations (Photo: Tigray TV) Addis…
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Is Ethiopia’s transitional justice quasi-compliance?
(Illustration: Addis Standard) By Abdi Biyenssa @ABiyenssa Addis Abeba – Concerns regarding the capability of Ethiopia’s transitional justice to achieve…
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400 students returning home from exams trapped by conflict in Darra district, Oromia region
On 08 July, students arrived at Salale University in Fiche town to attend a school leaving exam (Photo: Salale University/Facebook)…
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Three killed following new attack in North Shoa, Oromia region, 400 students stranded at Salale University amid escalating insecurity
On 08 July, students arrived at Salale University in Fiche town to attend a school leaving exam (Photo: Salale University/Facebook)…
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Amhara region reports security challenges disrupting transportation, farming despite improvements
Desalegn Tasew, head of Amhara region’s Peace and Security Bureau (Photo: Amhara Media Corporation/Facebook) Addis Abeba – The Amhara regional…
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Families of kidnapped university students distressed by overwhelming ransom demands, gov’t inaction
Debark University located in Debark Town, North Gondar Zone of Amhara region, 103km from the historic city of Gondar (Photo:…
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What to Expect from the Ethiopian “National Dialogue”?
Participants representing various community sectors discussing national dialogue agendas at Ghion hotel, Addis Abeba (Photo: NDC/Facebook) By Milkessa Gemechu @milkessam Addis…
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