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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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 […]

Updates on Tigray Region, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER (February 24, 2021)

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The Federal Government of Ethiopia is gravely concerned by unsubstantiated and politically motivated misinformation that is being extensively shared by several actors about the situation in Tigray. A call for much needed assistance to the people of Tigray needs to be extricated from other political motivations and partisan support whose sole purpose is aimed at […]

The Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, weekly press briefing (February 23, 2021)

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The Spokesperson of The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia , H.E. Ambassador Dina Mufti, has presented the Ministry’s biweekly press briefing today (February 23) focusing on political diplomacy, the current situations in Tigray, the Ethiopia-Sudan border issue, including major activities related to Economic Diplomacy, citizen-centered diplomacy and activities in capacity building. Please find the […]

More Than 75 International Aid Agencies Operating In Tigray: MoFA (February 23, 2021)

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said more than 75 international aid agencies are operating in Tigray regional state. MoFA Spokesperson Ambassador Dina Mufti issued a press conference today with a focus on latest development in Tigray, Ethio-Sudan border and other current national issues. More than 75 international aid agencies are now working in Tigray […]

PM, UN Secretary-General Hold Discussion On Regional, Multilateral Issues (February 22, 2021)

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Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has held discussion over phone with Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations. The Prime Minister tweeted that he “held an excellent conversation with @antonioguterres today on various regional and multilateral issues.” According to him, their discussions explored strengthened collaborations in various areas.