“… 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 , 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 […]