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Press Release: On the US Statement Regarding the Situation in the Tigray Region (February 28, 2021)

The Government of Ethiopia’s prevailing focus and priority has been and still is to effectively respond to the humanitarian situation in the Tigray region. In doing so, it continues to collaborate and coordinate its actions with international partners to reach out to every person in need. It should be noted that the Ethiopian government thus […]

UNFETTERED HUMANITARIAN ACCESS AND JOINT INVESTIGATION IN THE TIGRAY REGION (February 26, 2021)

“… We wish to affirm that humanitarian agencies have now been provided unfettered access to aid in the region. Furthermore, the Government of Ethiopia will continue bringing all perpetrators to justice following thorough investigations into alleged crimes in the region through our Federal institutions. In this regard, the Government welcomes international technical assistance to undertake […]

PRESS STATEMENT ON THE AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL REPORT ON ALLEGED INCIDENTS IN THE CITY OF AXUM (February 26, 2021)

Following the cold-blooded attack perpetrated by TPLF against the Ethiopian National Defense Forces on 4 November 2020, there was a complete breakdown of law and order in Tigray. The complex challenges in the region are a direct consequence of this treasonous act. None other than the TPLF should, therefore, take the primary responsibility for what […]

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for the Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia Demeke Mekonnen confers with Foreign Minister of Norway Ine Eriksen Søreide (February 26, 2021)

H.E. Demeke Mekonnen, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for the Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia said any humanitarian agency is now free to get access to the Tigray region and deliver the much-needed relief support to affected people just with prior notification to the government. The Deputy Prime Minister said this today (February 26) in a […]

PM Abiy Holds Phone Talks with His Canadian Counterpart (February 25, 2021)

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has held phone conversation with his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau on various issues including national and regional security issues. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the conversation he held with his Canadian counterpart was productive. “Canada has always been a strong partner of Ethiopia and we will continue to build on the […]

Statement By Ethiopia State Of Emergency Fact Check About The Investigations Underway In Tigray (February 25, 2021)

It is to be recalled that, in response to the use of force and the aggression by the TPLF clique the Government of Ethiopia had to undertake a law enforcement operation within the framework of a State of Emergency. As part of this operation of the relevant authorities, including the Human Rights Commission, the Federal […]

WFP Chief Commends Progress of Humanitarian Assistance In Tigray (February 25, 2021)

Executive Director of UN World Food Programme (WFP), David Beasley has commended the progress of humanitarian activities in Tigray region. The Executive Director said that he is back on the ground in Ethiopia with WFP’s team to getting updates and continuing to address everyone in need in Tigray with humanitarian support. “Important is progress being […]

Tigray Interim Admin Calls On Diaspora to Stop Aggravating Situation, Stand with People (February 24, 2021)

Chief Executive of the Tigray Interim Administration, Dr Mulu Nega, has called on Tigrayan Diaspora to stop aggravating the situation in the region. He also urged them to stand with the people in providing humanitarian support and reconstructing the region. The Chief Executive noted that the Tigray people are currently in difficult situation, following the […]

H.E. Mr. Demeke Mekonnen has addressed the 46th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (February 24, 2021)

H.E. Mr. Demeke Mekonnen, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has addressed the 46th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council today via a pre-recorded video message. Mr. Demeke’s speech highlighted why the law enforcement operation in Tigray was an absolute necessity given the belligerent attitude of […]