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News: Ethiopian Human Rights Council raises concern over alarming surge in abductions, attacks in Oromia region
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Established in 1991, the Ethiopian Human Rights Council is the oldest independent human rights organization in Ethiopia (EHRCO/Facebook) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Human Rights Council (EHRCO) has expressed serious concern over the escalating number of abductions and attacks carried out by armed groups, predominantly in the Oromia region. Despite repeated appeals to federal and regional authorities …
News: HRW says fighting, atrocities persist in Tigray, Amhara regions a year after peace deal
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A woman displaced due to the Tigray war at an IDP camp in Abi Adi, Tigray, June 24, 2023 (Photo:Tiksa Negeri/Reuters) Addis Abeba – Rights group Human Rights Watch (HRW) said, despite the signing of cessation of hostilities agreement a year ago, fighting and serious rights abuses persist in Ethiopia’s northern Amhara and Tigray regions. In …
News: Addis Abeba Trade Bureau cracks down on Sunday market traders selling overpriced products
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Addis Abeba now has more than 172 Sunday market locations (Photo: Addis Abebea Trade Bureau/Facebook) Addis Abeba – The Addis Abeba Trade Bureau began to take action against Sunday market traders who have been selling goods at prices higher than the ceiling. So far, administrative measures have been implemented against traders in three sub-cities. Mesfen Asefa, the …
News: Amnesty International exposes Facebook’s role in human rights abuses in Ethiopia
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Meareg Amare (on the right) was tragically killed after being targeted by a hate speech campaign on social media (Photo: Abrham Meareg) Addis Abeba – A new report by Amnesty International has implicated Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, in exacerbating human rights abuses during the armed conflict in northern Ethiopia from November 2020 to …
News: Rights commission reveals disturbing sexual violence in Amhara conflict, more than 200 cases of rape exposed
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According to the EHRC, government forces have been involved in the killings of numerous civilians within major cities of the Amhara region, including the regional capital, Bahir Dar (Photo: Bahir Dar City Culture & Tourism Bureau/Facebook) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) released a deeply troubling report today, highlighting the widespread occurrence of sexual …
Ethiopia’s press freedom crisis: Arrests, exile of Journalists intensify amid political turmoil
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Press freedom has always been a source of concern in Ethiopia (Photo: Innocence Project) By Million Beyene @MillionBeyene Addis Abeba – For decades, Ethiopia has been closely scrutinized by international organizations advocating for journalists’ rights. The country’s long-standing struggle with freedom of the press has been a cause for concern, particularly during periods of political turmoil like the one …
News: Tigray interim leader removes top zonal officials for neglect of responsibilities, wastage of public resources
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Getachew Reda, the head of the Tigray Interim Administration (Photo: Tigray Television) Addis Abeba – The Tigray interim administration has made a decision to remove six top zonal officials from their positions due to their neglect of responsibilities entrusted to them by the people and government. This has led to a waste of public resources, according to …
News: US official reveals Ethiopia’s request for AGOA eligibility ‘still pending’, decision unlikely at upcoming forum
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During his visit to Ethiopia in March 2023, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the extension of AGOA privileges with Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen (Photo: Reuters) Addis Abeba – A US State Department official has disclosed that the decision to reinstate Ethiopia’s eligibility for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) …
Analysis: Rising abductions for ransom threaten human security in conflict hit areas, Oromia region
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The Oromia region has been extensively training militias to tackle deteriorating security in the region (Photo: Oromia Militia Office/Facebook) By Abdi Biyenssa @ABiyenssa Addis Abeba – For the past five years, Ethiopia’s Oromia region has been plagued by conflict between the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) and government security forces. While tensions initially simmered, clashes have intensified …
News: Third round GERD talks conclude in Cairo without outcome; Addis to hold next round
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An Ethiopian delegation led by Ambassador Seleshi Bekele (middle) participated in the third round of discussions regarding the regulations and protocols for the initial filling and yearly operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (Photo: MoFA/Facebook) Addis Abeba – The third round of talks regarding the rules and guidelines for the initial filling and operation of the …
#ASDailyScoop: Local charities call for urgent malaria relief response in Western Oromia
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A health worker creating awareness about prevention of Malaria in Begii district, West Wollega, September 2023 (Photo: Begii District Communication Office/Facebook) Addis Abeba – Two local charity organizations Harmee International Charity Organization and Biiftuu Holistic Development Foundation, said the malaria epidemic in Western Oromia could worsen in the coming two months if not timely and …
News: Ethiopian authorities discuss release of $1.3 billion suspended loan with Chinese counterparts
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Ethiopian Finance Minister Ahmed Shede (left) spearheaded a delegation that recently held a crucial meeting with Wu Fulin, Chairman of China Export-Import Bank, with the objective of addressing the withheld loan disbursement amounting to $1.3 billion (Photo: MoF/Facebook) Addis Abeba – Ethiopian Finance Minister Ahmed Shede led a delegation that recently held a crucial meeting with Wu …
News: Unknown number of Chinese nationals abducted by gunmen in North Shoa Zone, Oromia region
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Yesterday, members of an armed group abducted Chinese nationals who were employed by East Cement, a factory that was established in 2006 (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – Gunmen who were identified by local residents as members of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) have abducted Chinese nationals working for the East Cement Factory, which is found …
Op-ed: Characterization of Abiy-led Ethiopian ruling elites as ‘Oromummaa government’
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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) and President of the Oromia Regional State Shimelis Abdissa in Oromo cultural attires (Photo: Abiy Ahmed/Facebook) By Asafa Jalata (PhD) Addis Abeba – Ethio-Amhara elites collectively characterize the Abiy-led Ethiopian government and Oromo liberation organizations, namely the OLF and the OLA, as the Oromummaa government. This is even though …
In-depth: Is Ethiopia’s education system under a serious threat?
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The recent announcement of the Grade 12 national exam results, which revealed that only 3.2% of the students achieved the passing score, is a significant indicator of the declining quality of education (Photo: ENA) By Molla Mitiku @MollaAyenew Addis Abeba – With nearly 30 million students at primary and secondary levels and over 130,000 students entering higher education annually, …
#ASDailyScoop: 10 countries commend progresses, urge full implementation of Pretoria peace deal
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The signing of Pretoria Peace Agreement on 02 November 2022 (Photo: South African Government International Relations and Cooperation) Addis Abeba – Embassies and Missions of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Japan, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom to Ethiopia said in a joint statement that they commend the progress made following the …
In-depth: IDPs in Western Oromia suffer from lack of aid, forced returns amid volatile security
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Shambu Bus station IDP camp in Horro Guduru Wollega was closed weeks ago after IDPs were totally expelled (Photo: Addis Standard) By Abdi Biyenssa @ABiyenssa Nekemte, Oromia – Internally Displaced People (IDP) in Western Oromia, particularly the East Wollega, West Wollega, Kellem Wollega, and Horo Guduru Wollega zones have endured dire humanitarian crisis for years …
Feature: A year after Pretoria peace agreement, challenges persist in rehabilitation of Tigray’s ex-fighters
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Disabled ex- fighters from Tigray protest on the streets of Mekelle (Photo: Social Media) By Mihret G/kristos @MercyG_kirstos Addis Abeba – One year ago, the Pretoria Peace Agreement was signed, marking a significant milestone in the history of Ethiopia. This groundbreaking accord brought an end to the harrowing Tigray War, a two-year-long fighting that ravaged not only Tigray …
News: Drought, conflict lead to high school dropout rates in Amhara region
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Over 1,688 students, who were enrolled in previous years in the drought-stricken Sehala district of the Amhara region, have dropped out due to the ongoing drought (Photo: Wagihimra Communication/Facebook) Addis Abeba – Education officials in the drought-stricken Sehala district of the Amhara region have reported a significant decrease in student attendance at the start of the new …
Analysis: Why over one million IDPs in Tigray still linger in camps a year after peace deal
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Emahoy Tsega, IDPs feeding center in Abiy-Adi, Tigray (Photo: Addis Standard) By Mihret G/kristos @MercyG_kirstos Addis Abeba – According to the UN, more than one million people are estimated to remain internally displaced from the Tigray war, and continue to shelter in IDP camps across the region, with only few days left for the peace agreement …
Innovation: 12 outstanding projects emerge as finalists of this year’s Solve IT
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Addis Abeba – This year’s Solve IT 2023 kicked off across six cities in Ethiopia, boasting an impressive 2,000 plus number of registrations. As the competition progressed, 12 outstanding projects emerged as the finalists in the city hub competition and these 12 projects underwent preparations for the ultimate stage of Solve IT, known as the …
News: Rights commission engages Tigray interim gov’t over misleading report on IDPs status
https://addisstandard.com/news-rights-commission-engages-tigray-interim-govt-over-concerns-related-to-recent-idp-report/
EHRC head office building (Photo: Addis Standard) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has responded to concerns raised by the Tigray Regional Interim Administration regarding the scope and findings of its recent report on the situations of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ethiopia. On Thursday, the Tigray Regional Interim Administration’s Presidential …
News: UN rights expers call for continued monitoring of human rights violations in Ethiopia
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On Wednesday, 25 October, 2023, the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia presented its final report to the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (Photo: United Nations) Addis Abeba – The International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE) has called for the continuation of international monitoring of the human rights situation in …
News: Ethiopia ranks 129 out of 142 in rule of law index as rule of law declines globally
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Ethiopia ranked 30th out of 34 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (Photo: Ethiopian Federal Police/Facebook) Addis Abeba – As the rule of law continued to decline globally for six consecutive years, Ethiopia has ranked 129th out of 142 countries according to the World Justice Project’s (WJP)annual Rule of Law Index published today. The index, which measures …
News: Students raise concern over prolonged university closure in Amhara Region
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Wisdom tower of Bahir Dar University (Photo: Amhara Universities Forum) Addis Abeba – Students enrolled at universities in the restive Amhara region have expressed concerns over the prolonged closure and lack of communication from their institutions regarding plans for the continuation of studies. Alemu, a third-year economics student at Bahir Dar University residing in Hawassa, …
News: EANC calls on Ethiopia to recognize territorial rights of Eritrean Afar people amid Red Sea access debate
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Addis Abeba – The Eritrean Afar National Congress (EANC), a political organization representing the indigenous Afar people of Eritrea’s northern coastal region, has called on the Ethiopian government to recognize the territorial rights of the Eritrean Afar people. This comes as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia should explore options for gaining access to the Red Sea. …
News: Red-billed quelea invasive birds endanger crops in Amhara region
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The presence of red-billed quelea swarms in the North Shewa, South Wollo, North Wollo, and Oromo Special Zone areas poses a substantial threat to crops (Photo: news24.com) Addis Abeba – The Ministry of Agriculture has announced that it will initiate the second phase of aerial pesticide spraying after receiving reports of red-billed quelea invasive birds spreading in …
News: Opposition OLF accuses gov’t forces of killing dozens in Warra Jarso and Jaldu, Oromia region
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Warra Jarso district is found 186 km north of the capital Addis Abeba (Photo: Warra Jarso Communication Office/Facebook) By Abdi Biyenssa @ABiyenssa Addis Abeba – In a statement released on Wednesday, the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) said government forces have killed dozens of civilians in Warra Jarso district of North Shoa zone and Jaldu district …
News: Government employees in Hadiya Zone on strike over unpaid salaries, resulting in shutdown of public services
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Hossaena town serves as the administrative center of Hadiya Zone, which falls under the newly formed Central Ethiopia Regional State (Photo: Social Media) Addis Ababa – Government employees in the East Badawacho district of the Hadiya Zone have been on a work stoppage since last week due to unpaid salaries for the past three months. This …