14 November 2020 Letter to the Foreign Policy Magazine Editor Gross misrepresentation of the law enforcement operations in Ethiopia The piece begins with outright lies from its opening statement onwards. It begins by describing the conflict as if the Prime Minister “launched a war” when in reality it was the TPLF that started the conflict […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, H.E. Demeke Mekonnen, has held a webinar discussion today (November 15) with Ethiopian Ambassadors and mission leaders in the Asia-Pacific countries about the ongoing operation in Tigray. The meeting sought out to identify successful engagements of the missions in creating awareness about the objectives of the operation […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, H.E. Demeke Mekonnen said the operation in Tigray is progressing swiftly with utmost priority given to the protection of civilians. In areas of the Tigray region that are freed from the TPLF junta, the government is providing humanitarian assistance to the community, he added. The minister said […]
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER The Ongoing Law Enforcement Operations in Tigray: Causes and Objectives A. Causes of the Ongoing Law Enforcement Operations: What makes the Law Enforcement Operation directed against the extreme elements of the TPLF clique just and necessary? The examination of the justness of any law enforcement […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen, and the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, Naledi Pandor, , have held a discussion over the phone today about current situations in Ethiopia. Demeke briefed the current status of the ongoing operation of the federal government of Ethiopia in the Tigray […]
Following a wave of popular protests that swept across the country for almost two years, the reformist government led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed came to power in April 2018. In his inaugural parliamentary address, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed promised to implement deep political and economic reforms in order to overcome the multi-faceted and complex […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen, today held talks over the phone with US Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, Tibor Nagy, regarding current situations in Ethiopia. Demeke briefed the Secretary about the objectives of the on-going Ethiopian government’s operation in Tigray, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Government would […]
Law enforcement operations in Tigray are proceeding as planned, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has said in a tweet this morning. He said the “operations will cease as soon as the criminal junta is disarmed, legitimate administration in the region restored, and fugitives apprehended & brought to justice — all of them rapidly coming within reach.” […]
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has appointed various officials to top positions effective as of November 4, 2020. Demeke Mekonnen has been appointed Foreign Affairs Minister of the country holding his incumbent position as Deputy Prime Minister of the country. The Premier has named General Birhanu Jula Chief of Staff of the army. Former Foreign Affairs […]
US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo expressed concern over reports that the Tigray People’s Liberation Front carried out attacks on Ethiopian National Defense Force bases in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. Secretary Pompeo also urged immediate action to restore the peace and de-escalate tensions. Meanwhile, in a statement he announced via his spokesperson, Secretary General Antonio Guterres […]