Entries by Embassy Content Editor

Distinguishing TPLF from the People of Tigray (November 18, 2020)

The Federal Government of Ethiopia reaffirms its commitment to uphold the rule of law, its resolve to bring unlawful perpetrators to justice and denounces, in the strongest of terms, mis-characterizations that this operation has an ethnic or other bias. “Make no mistake the current law enforcement operations in Tigray target primarily the disgruntled, reactionary and […]

Ethiopians Honor National Defence Force With A 2mn Nationwide Observance (November 17, 2020)

Ethiopians all over the country have honored the National Defence Force in an observance of a 2mn activity starting from 11:30 AM this morning. Responding to the national call, all Ethiopians across the country have taken part in the 2mn national ceremony held under the motto “I Stand With the National Defence Force” placing their […]

Ethiopia Never Asks Any Country Including Uganda For Mediation With TPLF Junta: Ambassador Redwan (November 17, 2020)

State of Emergency Spokesperson, Ambassador Redwan Hussien briefed the international media yesterday for second round on latest developments in Ethiopia. In the second briefing session organized to make clear the international media on what is happening in Ethiopia, Ambassador Hussein said the TPLF Junta has admitted that it committed treason against the National Defence Force […]

Ethiopia’s FM, Kenya’s President Hold Talks on Political, Security Situation (November 17, 2020)

Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Demeke Mekonnen have held talks with Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta in Nairobi yesterday. On the occasion Demeke also delivered a special message to President from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and briefed him on the political and security situation in Ethiopia. The Deputy Prime Minister’s briefing mainly […]

H.E. Ismaïl Omar Guelleh Receives Message from Ethiopian Prime Minister (November 16, 2020)

H.E. Gedu Andargachew, National Security Advisor to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed conveyed the prime minister’s message to the president of Djibouti, H.E. Ismaïl Omar Guelleh today (November 16) underlining Ethiopia’s commitment to uphold the rule of law, restore the constitutional order and bring criminals to justice in the operation underway in Tigray.

FM Demeke Met With Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni (November 16, 2020)

President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced in facebook that he had discussions with the Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Demeke Mekonnen and his delegation at Gulu State Lodge. President Yoweri Museveni stated that their discussion focused on the peace and security issues affecting Ethiopia currently. “Being one […]

High-level Delegation Visiting East African Countries to Explain Position of Gov’t on TPLF Junta (November 16, 2020)

A delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen has been holding official visits to East African countries. The visit is aimed at explaining the government’s position on the ongoing law enforcement operation against the TPLF junta and its effort to put the plot to destroy the country under control, according to […]

The USA strongly condemns the TPLF’s attacks on Eritrea (November 15, 2020)

Ambassador Tibor Nagy, Assistant Secretary for U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs tweeted today that “The United States strongly condemns the TPLF’s unjustifiable attacks against Eritrea on November 14 and its efforts to internationalize the conflict in Tigray. We continue to urge immediate action to protect civilians, deescalate tensions, and restore peace”.