News: Ruling Party Executive admits #Ethiopia at “a crucial stage”, warns “inability to manage freedom” should be reversed
After two-days of meeting by the Executive Committee of the ruling Prosperity Party, led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, admitted by Ethiopia is “at a crucial stage” and listed five challenges confronting the country, its people and the party’s leadership.
The executive lamented the “inability to manage freedom” as the second problem facing Ethiopia. “Freedom is not free. And it does not continue for free,” it said, adding that it takes “sacrifice to get it”. The freedom to “local administration, to organize, to express ideas, to oppose the government, to establish and use the media, to worship faith without government intervention,” are freedoms “our people have gained in the struggle.”
However, the party warned that as “a system of responsibility without freedom leads to oppression, a liberal system without responsibility also leads to anarchy.”
https://addisstandard.com/news-ruling-party-executive-admits-ethiopia-at-a-crucial-stage-warns-inability-to-manage-freedom-should-be-reversed/
After two-days of meeting by the Executive Committee of the ruling Prosperity Party, led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, admitted by Ethiopia is “at a crucial stage” and listed five challenges confronting the country, its people and the party’s leadership.
The executive lamented the “inability to manage freedom” as the second problem facing Ethiopia. “Freedom is not free. And it does not continue for free,” it said, adding that it takes “sacrifice to get it”. The freedom to “local administration, to organize, to express ideas, to oppose the government, to establish and use the media, to worship faith without government intervention,” are freedoms “our people have gained in the struggle.”
However, the party warned that as “a system of responsibility without freedom leads to oppression, a liberal system without responsibility also leads to anarchy.”
https://addisstandard.com/news-ruling-party-executive-admits-ethiopia-at-a-crucial-stage-warns-inability-to-manage-freedom-should-be-reversed/
Addis Standard
News: Ruling Party Executive admits Ethiopia at “a crucial stage”, warns “inability to manage freedom” should be reversed
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who is also the president of the ruling Prosperity Party (PP), at the Executive Meeting of the party. Photo: PP Addis Abeba - After two-days of meeting by the Executive Committee of the ruling Prosperity Party, led by Prime Minister…
#NewsAlert: #TPLF Central Committee picks Getachew Reda to lead #Tigray interim regional admin
The Central Committee of Tigray People’s Liberation front (TPLF) has, late this evening, picked Getachew Reda, member of the party’s Executive Committee, to lead the incoming interim administration of the regional state, three source close to the matter told Addis Standard.
The sources also say that Getachew received 18 votes out of the 41 members of the central Committee.
But whether he will get the green light from the federal government is yet to be seen.
Establishing an Interim Regional Administration (IRA) which will replace the Tigray regional state local government that was elected on 02 September 2020, was one of the key parts of the November 2, 2022 Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA) signed in Pretoria.
https://addisstandard.com/newsalert-tplf-central-committee-picks-getachew-reda-to-lead-tigray-interim-regional-admin/
The Central Committee of Tigray People’s Liberation front (TPLF) has, late this evening, picked Getachew Reda, member of the party’s Executive Committee, to lead the incoming interim administration of the regional state, three source close to the matter told Addis Standard.
The sources also say that Getachew received 18 votes out of the 41 members of the central Committee.
But whether he will get the green light from the federal government is yet to be seen.
Establishing an Interim Regional Administration (IRA) which will replace the Tigray regional state local government that was elected on 02 September 2020, was one of the key parts of the November 2, 2022 Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA) signed in Pretoria.
https://addisstandard.com/newsalert-tplf-central-committee-picks-getachew-reda-to-lead-tigray-interim-regional-admin/
Addis Standard
#NewsAlert: TPLF Central Committee picks Getachew Reda to lead Tigray interim regional admin - Addis Standard
Getachew Reda Addis Abeba – The Central Committee of Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), late this evening, has picked Getachew Reda, member of the party’s Executive Committee, to lead the incoming interim administration of the regional state, three…
#Coffee Culture in #Israel: #Ethiopian Blends
"We relate to it as something to wake us up. But in Ethiopia, it’s not. It’s something that connects people. It’s something that gathers the family"
This is a story about authenticity, pride…. and coffee. The O.G., original coffee.
Elazar Tamano is a Tel Aviv-based chef and artist who has made it his life’s work to break down stigmas about Ethiopian culture and traditions.
“We drink it here in the morning, and we relate to it as something to wake us up. But in Ethiopia, it’s not. It’s something that connects people. It’s something that gathers the family around the table,” Tamano explains.
https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/culture/1678806013-coffee-culture-in-israel-ethiopian-blends
"We relate to it as something to wake us up. But in Ethiopia, it’s not. It’s something that connects people. It’s something that gathers the family"
This is a story about authenticity, pride…. and coffee. The O.G., original coffee.
Elazar Tamano is a Tel Aviv-based chef and artist who has made it his life’s work to break down stigmas about Ethiopian culture and traditions.
“We drink it here in the morning, and we relate to it as something to wake us up. But in Ethiopia, it’s not. It’s something that connects people. It’s something that gathers the family around the table,” Tamano explains.
https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/culture/1678806013-coffee-culture-in-israel-ethiopian-blends
I24news
Coffee Culture in Israel: Ethiopian Blends - I24NEWS
"We relate to it as something to wake us up. But in Ethiopia, it’s not. It’s something that connects people. It’s something that gathers the family" - Click the link for more details.
#Ethiopia: The drought is driving up cases of child hunger and malnutrition in #Borena.
In drought ravaged Borena, #Oromia Region, children suffering from severe acute malnutrition are being rushed to health centres by their parents.
These are their stories:
For the past three years, unrelenting drought has taken a devastating toll on children and their families in Borena Zone, Ethiopia. Lack of food and water has forced thousands of people to abandon their homes.
According to the zone’s multi-agency rapid assessment report, scarcity of livestock feed and water has caused the deaths of over 3.3 million livestock in Borena. The same report also indicates that, out of the 1.7 million population, more than half are in need of food assistance.
A proud pastoralist society, normally self-sufficient and able to feed others, are currently dependent on aid.
https://www.unicef.org/ethiopia/stories/drought-driving-cases-child-hunger-and-malnutrition-borena
In drought ravaged Borena, #Oromia Region, children suffering from severe acute malnutrition are being rushed to health centres by their parents.
These are their stories:
For the past three years, unrelenting drought has taken a devastating toll on children and their families in Borena Zone, Ethiopia. Lack of food and water has forced thousands of people to abandon their homes.
According to the zone’s multi-agency rapid assessment report, scarcity of livestock feed and water has caused the deaths of over 3.3 million livestock in Borena. The same report also indicates that, out of the 1.7 million population, more than half are in need of food assistance.
A proud pastoralist society, normally self-sufficient and able to feed others, are currently dependent on aid.
https://www.unicef.org/ethiopia/stories/drought-driving-cases-child-hunger-and-malnutrition-borena
Peace for #Ethiopia: What should follow #Blinken’s Visit?
A viable peace process must address humanitarian crisis, political conflict and atrocities all at once.
"A particular conundrum for U.S. and international policymakers is how to time, sequence and calibrate the restoration of economic assistance, including an Ethiopian return to the #AGOA trade opportunity, in tandem with the absolutely critical need to end and address human rights violations. Obviously, that problem becomes more acute when the atrocities have been so pronounced and widespread — and tragically, this has been the case in this war.
There is no simple answer here; there is a need for justice based on documentation, investigation, and fair processes. And there is a need for reconciliation that allows Ethiopians to find a way to live together in the future. It’s going to be a complex problem of management, which I think Secretary Blinken just signaled in his talks this week."
https://www.usip.org/publications/2023/03/peace-ethiopia-what-should-follow-blinkens-visit
A viable peace process must address humanitarian crisis, political conflict and atrocities all at once.
"A particular conundrum for U.S. and international policymakers is how to time, sequence and calibrate the restoration of economic assistance, including an Ethiopian return to the #AGOA trade opportunity, in tandem with the absolutely critical need to end and address human rights violations. Obviously, that problem becomes more acute when the atrocities have been so pronounced and widespread — and tragically, this has been the case in this war.
There is no simple answer here; there is a need for justice based on documentation, investigation, and fair processes. And there is a need for reconciliation that allows Ethiopians to find a way to live together in the future. It’s going to be a complex problem of management, which I think Secretary Blinken just signaled in his talks this week."
https://www.usip.org/publications/2023/03/peace-ethiopia-what-should-follow-blinkens-visit
United States Institute of Peace
Peace for Ethiopia: What Should Follow Blinken’s Visit?
Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s talks in Ethiopia and his announcement of new U.S. aid this week advance vital steps for building peace in the country and greater stability in East Africa. Yet those tasks remain arduous and will require difficult compromises…
#Ethiopia’s Jemal Yimer wins #LosAngeles Marathon
Jemal Yimer of Ethiopia won the men’s division of the Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, while Stacy Ndiwa of Kenya took the women’s division.
Jemal Yimer completed the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) course through city streets in 2 hours, 13 minutes, 13.58 seconds.
Yemane Tsegay of Ethiopia was second in 2:14:06.95. Barnaba Kipkoech of Kenya was third in 2:14:27.36 on a cloudy day with temperatures near 60 degrees (15 Celsius).
The top American men’s finisher was Hosava Kretzmann of Prescott, Arizona, who was sixth. He ran his first marathon in 2:19:55.77.
https://apnews.com/article/los-angeles-marathon-f54e57c764f44d82d8a7b8e40ef3f002
Jemal Yimer of Ethiopia won the men’s division of the Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, while Stacy Ndiwa of Kenya took the women’s division.
Jemal Yimer completed the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) course through city streets in 2 hours, 13 minutes, 13.58 seconds.
Yemane Tsegay of Ethiopia was second in 2:14:06.95. Barnaba Kipkoech of Kenya was third in 2:14:27.36 on a cloudy day with temperatures near 60 degrees (15 Celsius).
The top American men’s finisher was Hosava Kretzmann of Prescott, Arizona, who was sixth. He ran his first marathon in 2:19:55.77.
https://apnews.com/article/los-angeles-marathon-f54e57c764f44d82d8a7b8e40ef3f002
#Ethiopia: #WHO Ethiopia donates medical equipment and supplies worth over 1.3 Million USD
The handover was made during a meeting convened to review the two-year performance of the WHO-DFATD project on “ensuring functional health service in the context of COVID-19 in Ethiopia”.
The medical equipment and supplies were handed over with a view of enhancing the service delivery of primary healthcare units in #Amhara, #Oromia, #Sidama, Southern Nations and Nationalities (#SNNPR) and #Southwest Ethiopia regions as well as #DireDawa Administration.
State Minister of Health Dr. Dereje Dhuguma, and Acting Representative to WHO-Ethiopia, Dr. Nonhlanhla Dlamini handed over the donation certificates to senior officials of the respective health bureaus. The donated equipment and supplies include neonatal resuscitators, oxygen concentrators, pulse oximeters, autoclaves, centrifuges, freezers, adult and paediatric weighing scales, stadiometers and sphygmomanometers, infrared thermometers, and several kits, including reproductive health, obstetric, surgical and midwifery kits.
https://www.afro.who.int/countries/ethiopia/news/who-ethiopia-donates-medical-equipment-and-supplies-worth-over-13million-usd
The handover was made during a meeting convened to review the two-year performance of the WHO-DFATD project on “ensuring functional health service in the context of COVID-19 in Ethiopia”.
The medical equipment and supplies were handed over with a view of enhancing the service delivery of primary healthcare units in #Amhara, #Oromia, #Sidama, Southern Nations and Nationalities (#SNNPR) and #Southwest Ethiopia regions as well as #DireDawa Administration.
State Minister of Health Dr. Dereje Dhuguma, and Acting Representative to WHO-Ethiopia, Dr. Nonhlanhla Dlamini handed over the donation certificates to senior officials of the respective health bureaus. The donated equipment and supplies include neonatal resuscitators, oxygen concentrators, pulse oximeters, autoclaves, centrifuges, freezers, adult and paediatric weighing scales, stadiometers and sphygmomanometers, infrared thermometers, and several kits, including reproductive health, obstetric, surgical and midwifery kits.
https://www.afro.who.int/countries/ethiopia/news/who-ethiopia-donates-medical-equipment-and-supplies-worth-over-13million-usd
WHO | Regional Office for Africa
WHO Ethiopia donates medical equipment and supplies worth over 1.3Million USD | WHO | Regional Office for Africa
Ministry of Health Lauds WHO project on primary healthcare service
Business: #Akobo Minerals announces start of core drilling at Gindibab, a new target in #Ethiopia
Akobo Minerals, the Scandinavian-based Ethiopian gold exploration and boutique mining company, today announced the start of core drilling on a new target at Gindibab, the mining company told #AddisStandard.
The core drilling at the Gingibil quartz vein swarm in the Gindibab area lies approximately six kms southeast of Akobo Minerals’ Segele gold mine, which will soon be producing the company’s first gold.
In December last year, AKobo Minerals announced that it has made a new gold discovery at Segele, in the Gambella region, along the Akobo River in south-western Ethiopia, which was “the third distinct style of gold mineralization in the area.”
According to the latest announcement of the core drilling at Gindibab by the company, early indications point to it being “the most exciting target so far within Akobo Minerals’ license area.
https://addisstandard.com/business-akobo-minerals-announces-start-of-core-drilling-at-gindibab-a-new-target-in-ethiopia/
Akobo Minerals, the Scandinavian-based Ethiopian gold exploration and boutique mining company, today announced the start of core drilling on a new target at Gindibab, the mining company told #AddisStandard.
The core drilling at the Gingibil quartz vein swarm in the Gindibab area lies approximately six kms southeast of Akobo Minerals’ Segele gold mine, which will soon be producing the company’s first gold.
In December last year, AKobo Minerals announced that it has made a new gold discovery at Segele, in the Gambella region, along the Akobo River in south-western Ethiopia, which was “the third distinct style of gold mineralization in the area.”
According to the latest announcement of the core drilling at Gindibab by the company, early indications point to it being “the most exciting target so far within Akobo Minerals’ license area.
https://addisstandard.com/business-akobo-minerals-announces-start-of-core-drilling-at-gindibab-a-new-target-in-ethiopia/
Addis Standard
Business: Akobo Minerals announces start of core drilling at Gindibab, a new target in Ethiopia
From left: A 2mm large gold grain in a hand sample from one of the Gingibil quartz veins and Gold bearing quartz vein at Gingibil. Photo: Akobo Minerals Addis Abeba - Akobo Minerals, the Scandinavian-based Ethiopian gold exploration and boutique mining company…
#Kenya: Tear gas, arrests as Kenya opposition stages protests
Kenyan riot police fired tear gas Monday to disperse demonstrators gathered in Nairobi for a day of action called by the opposition to protest the country's punishing cost of living crisis, AFP correspondents said.
The government of President William Ruto has vowed to take a tough stance over the demonstrations, which opposition leader Raila Odinga vowed would go ahead despite not receiving police authorization.
Demonstrators also hurled rocks at anti-riot police outside government offices in the capital, while about two dozen people were arrested, including two opposition MPs, correspondents at the scene said.
"We will be here until they run out of tear gas," said one protester, Markings Nyamweya, 27.
https://www.voanews.com/a/tear-gas-arrests-as-kenya-opposition-stages-protests/7012658.html
Kenyan riot police fired tear gas Monday to disperse demonstrators gathered in Nairobi for a day of action called by the opposition to protest the country's punishing cost of living crisis, AFP correspondents said.
The government of President William Ruto has vowed to take a tough stance over the demonstrations, which opposition leader Raila Odinga vowed would go ahead despite not receiving police authorization.
Demonstrators also hurled rocks at anti-riot police outside government offices in the capital, while about two dozen people were arrested, including two opposition MPs, correspondents at the scene said.
"We will be here until they run out of tear gas," said one protester, Markings Nyamweya, 27.
https://www.voanews.com/a/tear-gas-arrests-as-kenya-opposition-stages-protests/7012658.html
VOA
Kenya's Opposition Supporters Clash With Police
Opposition leader Raila Odinga called for the protests Monday against President William Ruto, who he accuses of stealing last year's election
News: Congress for #Somali Cause firmly urges PM Abiy Ahmed to recant his statement on “Karamara Victory”
The Congress for Somali Cause (CSC) has urged Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to recant his statement in which he mentioned “Karamara Victory” during the launching ceremony of his third book ‘Generation Medemer’ on March 18, 2023.
The statement by the congress claims that Karamara is not a place of victory over Somalis or a site of celebration, instead, it is remembered as the “tragic execution” of Somali notables in #Jigjiga, including Sultan Dheeg Heebaan, Sultan Ali Hussein, Sultan Odowaa, Ugaas Rooble Doodi, Mohmed Yusuf Qiiq, and 80 others.
The Congress has fiercely censured the statement and insisted that PM Abiy should apologize for any offense he may have caused labeling his statement as offending and insensitive as it ignores the “tragic history” of Karamara and attempts to further denigrate and humiliate Somalis in Ethiopia.
https://addisstandard.com/news-congress-for-somali-cause-firmly-urge-pm-abiy-ahmed-to-recant-his-statement-on-karamara-victory/
The Congress for Somali Cause (CSC) has urged Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to recant his statement in which he mentioned “Karamara Victory” during the launching ceremony of his third book ‘Generation Medemer’ on March 18, 2023.
The statement by the congress claims that Karamara is not a place of victory over Somalis or a site of celebration, instead, it is remembered as the “tragic execution” of Somali notables in #Jigjiga, including Sultan Dheeg Heebaan, Sultan Ali Hussein, Sultan Odowaa, Ugaas Rooble Doodi, Mohmed Yusuf Qiiq, and 80 others.
The Congress has fiercely censured the statement and insisted that PM Abiy should apologize for any offense he may have caused labeling his statement as offending and insensitive as it ignores the “tragic history” of Karamara and attempts to further denigrate and humiliate Somalis in Ethiopia.
https://addisstandard.com/news-congress-for-somali-cause-firmly-urge-pm-abiy-ahmed-to-recant-his-statement-on-karamara-victory/
Addis Standard
News: Congress for Somali Cause firmly urges PM Abiy Ahmed to recant his statement on “Karamara Victory”
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Mustafa Muhumed, president of Somali Regional State, at the the launching ceremony of his third book 'Generation Medemer’ Addis Abeba: The Congress for Somali Cause (CSC) has urged Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to recant his statement…
News: #Tigray asks federal govt to enforce withdrawal of #Amhara forces after rally in occupied Southern Tigray
Authorities in Tigray have asked the federal government of Ethiopia to work on and enforce the withdrawal of the Amhara armed forces from the Tigray Regional State territories, after a pro-Amhara ownership demonstration was held on Sunday 18 March in Alamata town, in Southern Tigray, which is under the occupation of Amhara forces.
In a statement released through its communication bureau the regional government asked for Amhara forces to withdraw as soon as possible, and called on the African Union (AU) and the international community to take meaningful action against atrocities committed in those areas on civilians.
“Yesterday 19 March 2023, an unacceptable demonstration was held in Alamata town by transporting a large number of people from various parts of Amhara Region, especially from Guba-Lafto, Woldiya and Raya Kobo districts,” the statement underlined. https://addisstandard.com/news-tigray-asks-federal-govt-to-enforce-withdrawal-of-amhara-forces-after-rally-in-occupied-southern-tigray/
Authorities in Tigray have asked the federal government of Ethiopia to work on and enforce the withdrawal of the Amhara armed forces from the Tigray Regional State territories, after a pro-Amhara ownership demonstration was held on Sunday 18 March in Alamata town, in Southern Tigray, which is under the occupation of Amhara forces.
In a statement released through its communication bureau the regional government asked for Amhara forces to withdraw as soon as possible, and called on the African Union (AU) and the international community to take meaningful action against atrocities committed in those areas on civilians.
“Yesterday 19 March 2023, an unacceptable demonstration was held in Alamata town by transporting a large number of people from various parts of Amhara Region, especially from Guba-Lafto, Woldiya and Raya Kobo districts,” the statement underlined. https://addisstandard.com/news-tigray-asks-federal-govt-to-enforce-withdrawal-of-amhara-forces-after-rally-in-occupied-southern-tigray/
Addis Standard
News: Tigray asks federal govt to enforce withdrawal of Amhara forces after rally in occupied Southern Tigray
Amhara region police forces paroling parts of western Tigray. Photo: Archive/Screenshot Addis Abeba – Authorities in Tigray have asked the federal government of Ethiopia to work on and enforce the withdrawal of the Amhara armed forces from the Tigray Regional…
News: #konso Zone in need of urgent assistance as drought devastates thousands
Urgent attention to the people of Konso who are exposed to severe damage due to drought, requested Solomon Soka, member of the House of Representatives for Konso Nation and director general of Information Network Security Administration (INSA).
Residents in the area are subjected to severe and devastating drought and displacement caused by a natural disaster, resulting in a lack of rain, which challenged their hard work and livelihood, according to Konso Zone government communication directorate.
The area has not received sufficient precipitation for over four consecutive years.
The lack of food and fodder is killing people and animals on daily basis. The issue continues to be concerning despite the assistance being provided by the zonal safety-net development program and other partners. A month ago, regional authorities in Southern Nations, Nationalities and People’s (#SNNP) regional state warned that the persistent drought in the Konso zone has threatened the lives of many.
https://addisstandard.com/news-konso-zone-in-need-of-urgent-drought-assistance-as-residents-reach-devastating-condition/
Urgent attention to the people of Konso who are exposed to severe damage due to drought, requested Solomon Soka, member of the House of Representatives for Konso Nation and director general of Information Network Security Administration (INSA).
Residents in the area are subjected to severe and devastating drought and displacement caused by a natural disaster, resulting in a lack of rain, which challenged their hard work and livelihood, according to Konso Zone government communication directorate.
The area has not received sufficient precipitation for over four consecutive years.
The lack of food and fodder is killing people and animals on daily basis. The issue continues to be concerning despite the assistance being provided by the zonal safety-net development program and other partners. A month ago, regional authorities in Southern Nations, Nationalities and People’s (#SNNP) regional state warned that the persistent drought in the Konso zone has threatened the lives of many.
https://addisstandard.com/news-konso-zone-in-need-of-urgent-drought-assistance-as-residents-reach-devastating-condition/
Addis Standard
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), discussing with the state and society representatives. Photo: Konso Zone government communication Addis Abeba:…
News: Lawmakers from #Oromia urge #AU to “intervene and negotiate” to end conflict in Oromia, repeat call for warring parties
Ethiopian members of the national parliament who are elected from Oromia regional state, sent a letter to the African Union suggesting the continental body to “intervene and negotiate to reach an agreement” to resolve the war in Oromia that has been going on for almost five years between the Oromo Liberation Army and the Ethiopian government.
In a letter addressed to the AU, a copy of which is seen by #AddisStandard, the MPs said they would like to see a peaceful resolution between the warring parties.
Expressing their happiness over the AU brokered cessation of hostilities between the federal government and the TPLF, the lawmakers said they are “deeply saddened that [the] African Union underestimated the fighting that has claimed many lives in Oromia region of Ethiopia for more than four years.”
In a similar call addressed to the office of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, the House of People’s Representatives (HoPR) and the Ruling Prosperity Party, the lawmakers made the call for peace end of the conflict.
https://addisstandard.com/news-lawmakers-from-oromia-urge-au-to-intervene-and-negotiate-to-end-conflict-in-oromia-repeat-call-for-warring-parties/
Ethiopian members of the national parliament who are elected from Oromia regional state, sent a letter to the African Union suggesting the continental body to “intervene and negotiate to reach an agreement” to resolve the war in Oromia that has been going on for almost five years between the Oromo Liberation Army and the Ethiopian government.
In a letter addressed to the AU, a copy of which is seen by #AddisStandard, the MPs said they would like to see a peaceful resolution between the warring parties.
Expressing their happiness over the AU brokered cessation of hostilities between the federal government and the TPLF, the lawmakers said they are “deeply saddened that [the] African Union underestimated the fighting that has claimed many lives in Oromia region of Ethiopia for more than four years.”
In a similar call addressed to the office of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, the House of People’s Representatives (HoPR) and the Ruling Prosperity Party, the lawmakers made the call for peace end of the conflict.
https://addisstandard.com/news-lawmakers-from-oromia-urge-au-to-intervene-and-negotiate-to-end-conflict-in-oromia-repeat-call-for-warring-parties/
Addis Standard
News: Lawmakers from Oromia urge AU to “intervene and negotiate” to end conflict in Oromia, repeat call for warring parties - Addis…
News: Lawmakers from Oromia urge AU to “intervene and negotiate” to end conflict in Oromia, repeat call for warring parties Addis Standard -
#NewsAlert: US determines #Ethiopian, #Eritrean and #Amhara forces committed crimes against humanity in Tigray; war crimes committed by all sides
Announcing the release of the 2022 Human Rights Report, the U.S. said it has determined that members of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces, Eritrean Forces and Amhara forces have committed “crimes against community” in the Tigray region, whereas all sides have committed “war crimes” Ethiopia’s two years war that started in Tigray and spread to Amhara and Afar regions.
“Many of these crimes were not random, or a mere byproduct of war, they were calculated and deliberate,” Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said while announcing the report.
“After the department’s careful review of the law and the facts, I have determined that members of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces, Eritrean Defense Forces, Tigray People’s Liberation Front forces, and Amhara forces committed war crimes during the conflict in northern Ethiopia,” Blinken said explaining that all sides have committed war crimes.
“members of the Amhara forces also committed the crime against humanity of deportation or forcible transfer and committed ethnic cleansing in western Tigray.”
https://addisstandard.com/newsalert-us-determines-ethiopian-eritrean-and-amhara-forces-committed-crimes-against-humanity-in-tigray-war-crimes-committed-by-all-sides/
Announcing the release of the 2022 Human Rights Report, the U.S. said it has determined that members of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces, Eritrean Forces and Amhara forces have committed “crimes against community” in the Tigray region, whereas all sides have committed “war crimes” Ethiopia’s two years war that started in Tigray and spread to Amhara and Afar regions.
“Many of these crimes were not random, or a mere byproduct of war, they were calculated and deliberate,” Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said while announcing the report.
“After the department’s careful review of the law and the facts, I have determined that members of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces, Eritrean Defense Forces, Tigray People’s Liberation Front forces, and Amhara forces committed war crimes during the conflict in northern Ethiopia,” Blinken said explaining that all sides have committed war crimes.
“members of the Amhara forces also committed the crime against humanity of deportation or forcible transfer and committed ethnic cleansing in western Tigray.”
https://addisstandard.com/newsalert-us-determines-ethiopian-eritrean-and-amhara-forces-committed-crimes-against-humanity-in-tigray-war-crimes-committed-by-all-sides/
Addis Standard
#NewsAlert: US determines Ethiopian, Eritrean and Amhara forces committed crimes against humanity in Tigray; war crimes committed…
#NewsAlert: US determines Ethiopian, Eritrean and Amhara forces committed crimes against humanity in Tigray; war crimes committed by all sides Addis Standard -
Renowned environmental scientist and researcher Dr. Tewolde Berhan Gebre Egziabher passes away
#Ethiopia's renowned environmental scientist and researcher, Dr. Tewolde Berhan Gebre Egziabher, has passed away today at the age 0f 83, families and friends announced.
Dr. Tewolde, who was the former Director General of Ethiopia’s Environmental Protection Authority, leaves behind a towering legacy of his invaluable researches on biodiversity, community (farmers' rights) and his emphatic fight against unregulated genetically engineered crops.
Winner of, among their awards, the "Alternative Nobel Prize" and "Hero of our Earth", Dr. Twewolde is survived by his three daughters.
#Ethiopia's renowned environmental scientist and researcher, Dr. Tewolde Berhan Gebre Egziabher, has passed away today at the age 0f 83, families and friends announced.
Dr. Tewolde, who was the former Director General of Ethiopia’s Environmental Protection Authority, leaves behind a towering legacy of his invaluable researches on biodiversity, community (farmers' rights) and his emphatic fight against unregulated genetically engineered crops.
Winner of, among their awards, the "Alternative Nobel Prize" and "Hero of our Earth", Dr. Twewolde is survived by his three daughters.
News: #Ethiopia dismisses #US atrocities determination as “untimely”, “selective”, and “inflammatory”; says it “unfairly apportions blame”
The Ethiopian government has dismissed a report by the US State Department determining atrocities committed in Ethiopia’s two years war that started in the #Tigray region and spread to #Amhara and #Afar regions as “untimely”, “selective”, and “inflammatory”; it also rejected it saying the report “unfairly apportions blame”.
In a statement released through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ethiopia has rejected the determination as “untimely”, “selective”, and “inflammatory” and said “it unfairly apportions blame among different parties in the conflict,” and said that it “does not accept blanket condemnation.”
“For no apparent reason, the statement appears to exonerate one party from certain allegations of human rights violations such as rape and other forms of sexual violence despite the clear and overwhelming evidence about its culpability,” the Ministry further said.
It also said that the determination was “untimely” as it came “shortly after the launching of national consultations on options for a transitional justice policy. One of the pillars of transitional justice policy is accountability.”
https://addisstandard.com/news-ethiopia-dismisses-us-atrocities-determination-as-untimely-selective-and-inflammatory-says-it-unfairly-apportions-blame/
The Ethiopian government has dismissed a report by the US State Department determining atrocities committed in Ethiopia’s two years war that started in the #Tigray region and spread to #Amhara and #Afar regions as “untimely”, “selective”, and “inflammatory”; it also rejected it saying the report “unfairly apportions blame”.
In a statement released through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ethiopia has rejected the determination as “untimely”, “selective”, and “inflammatory” and said “it unfairly apportions blame among different parties in the conflict,” and said that it “does not accept blanket condemnation.”
“For no apparent reason, the statement appears to exonerate one party from certain allegations of human rights violations such as rape and other forms of sexual violence despite the clear and overwhelming evidence about its culpability,” the Ministry further said.
It also said that the determination was “untimely” as it came “shortly after the launching of national consultations on options for a transitional justice policy. One of the pillars of transitional justice policy is accountability.”
https://addisstandard.com/news-ethiopia-dismisses-us-atrocities-determination-as-untimely-selective-and-inflammatory-says-it-unfairly-apportions-blame/
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News: Ethiopia dismisses US atrocities determination as “untimely”, “selective”, and “inflammatory”; says it “unfairly apportions…
Headquarter of the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Addis Abeba. Photo: MoFA Addis Abeba - The Ethiopian government has dismissed a report by the US State Department determining atrocities committed in Ethiopia's two years war that started in the…
#Analysis: Amid soaring price and chronic shortage, #Ethiopia’s staple grain becomes latest political boiling point
By Natnael Fite
Ethiopia’s capital city Addis Abeba is hit by unprecedented price hike coupled with chronic shortage of Teff, Ethiopia’s staple grain. But for political actors and activists supporting and opposing the ruling Prosperity Party (PP), the issue is not a mere supply-demand market malfunction. Critiques of the ruling Oromo Prosperity Party have overcrowded several media outlets crying foul about Amhara Teff farmers and traders being “systematically sidelined” from the market system in Addis Abeba, whereas officials of the ruling party itself blame “economic sabotage” for the crisis.
In the midst of the heated debate is the undeniably soaring price of Teff that has seen significant rise over the past few weeks alone. A quintal of Teff, which was sold between 5,000 to 5,500 birr two weeks ago is now traded between 8,000 to 10,000 birr in the capital Addis Abeba, sending residents in frantic search for the grain which is mainly used make Injera, the pancake like flatbread staple food among majority of Ethiopians.
A must read analysis
https://addisstandard.com/analysis-amid-soaring-price-and-chronic-shortage-ethiopias-staple-grain-became-latest-political-boiling-point/
By Natnael Fite
Ethiopia’s capital city Addis Abeba is hit by unprecedented price hike coupled with chronic shortage of Teff, Ethiopia’s staple grain. But for political actors and activists supporting and opposing the ruling Prosperity Party (PP), the issue is not a mere supply-demand market malfunction. Critiques of the ruling Oromo Prosperity Party have overcrowded several media outlets crying foul about Amhara Teff farmers and traders being “systematically sidelined” from the market system in Addis Abeba, whereas officials of the ruling party itself blame “economic sabotage” for the crisis.
In the midst of the heated debate is the undeniably soaring price of Teff that has seen significant rise over the past few weeks alone. A quintal of Teff, which was sold between 5,000 to 5,500 birr two weeks ago is now traded between 8,000 to 10,000 birr in the capital Addis Abeba, sending residents in frantic search for the grain which is mainly used make Injera, the pancake like flatbread staple food among majority of Ethiopians.
A must read analysis
https://addisstandard.com/analysis-amid-soaring-price-and-chronic-shortage-ethiopias-staple-grain-became-latest-political-boiling-point/
Addis Standard
Analysis: Amid soaring price and chronic shortage, Ethiopia’s staple grain becomes latest political boiling point
Addis Abeba city administration is supplying Teff through consumer associations (Picture: Mayor office of Addis Abeba/Facebook) By Natnael Fite @NatieFit Addis Abeba – Ethiopia's capital city Addis Abeba is hit by unprecedented price hike coupled with chronic…