#NewsAlert: #Somali region MP shot dead inside #Jigjiga airport
Juweria Subcis, a member of the Somali regional state parliament, was shot by a member of federal police officer inside Jigjiga Airport in the region’s capital. Juweria died immediately due to her injuries, according to her close friend Dr. Juweria Ali.
Details are sketchy, and there is no official statement from the regional state security, but speaking to Addis Standard, Dr. Juweria said she was informed that there was an altercation between a traveler and the police officer which “led to him opening fire. Juweria was nearby and a bullet hit her,” Dr. Juweria said
https://addisstandard.com/newsalert-somali-region-mp-shot-dead-inside-jigjiga-airport/
Juweria Subcis, a member of the Somali regional state parliament, was shot by a member of federal police officer inside Jigjiga Airport in the region’s capital. Juweria died immediately due to her injuries, according to her close friend Dr. Juweria Ali.
Details are sketchy, and there is no official statement from the regional state security, but speaking to Addis Standard, Dr. Juweria said she was informed that there was an altercation between a traveler and the police officer which “led to him opening fire. Juweria was nearby and a bullet hit her,” Dr. Juweria said
https://addisstandard.com/newsalert-somali-region-mp-shot-dead-inside-jigjiga-airport/
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#NewsAlert: Somali region MP shot dead inside Jigjiga airport
Picture: Dr. Juweria Ali. Addis Abeba - Juweria Subcis, a member of the Somali regional state parliament, was shot by a member of federal police officer inside Jigjiga Airport in the region's capital. Juweria died immediately due to her injuries, according…
Update: Prosperity Party (PP) confirmed the death of Juweria "in Jigjiga Airport after being shot by a member of the security forces."
Juweria was a member of the #Somali Region Parliament & the Central Committee of the ruling PP. "The case is under legal investigation," the party said.
Source: Prosperity Party
Juweria was a member of the #Somali Region Parliament & the Central Committee of the ruling PP. "The case is under legal investigation," the party said.
Source: Prosperity Party
News: #Ethiopia ranks 123 out of 140 in Rule of Law Index, a decline from last year
The 2022 World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index, which was released on 25 October, revealed that Ethiopia’s overall rule of law score has decreased 3.6% in this year’s Index. Ethiopia ranks 123rd out of 140 countries worldwide, falling one position since last year.
Significant trends for Ethiopia included “a deterioration in the factor measuring Order and Security,” WJP said.
https://addisstandard.com/news-ethiopia-ranks-123-out-of-140-in-rule-of-law-index-a-decline-from-last-year/
The 2022 World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index, which was released on 25 October, revealed that Ethiopia’s overall rule of law score has decreased 3.6% in this year’s Index. Ethiopia ranks 123rd out of 140 countries worldwide, falling one position since last year.
Significant trends for Ethiopia included “a deterioration in the factor measuring Order and Security,” WJP said.
https://addisstandard.com/news-ethiopia-ranks-123-out-of-140-in-rule-of-law-index-a-decline-from-last-year/
#Ethiopia: Southern region police apprehend officer suspected of trafficking 48 #Eritrean nationals to #Kenya
Of the 48 Eritreans, 23 are men, 20 women and five children. The truck driver and an assistant, along with the police officer, were intercepted by the zonal police and the regional special forces on 18 October at around 10:00 PM local time.
The Deputy Commander said that the regional police commission will hand over the Eritrean victims of trafficking to the federal police and will launch an investigation into the police officer and two individuals who were apprehended with the officer.
https://addisstandard.com/news-southern-region-police-apprehend-officer-suspected-of-trafficking-48-eritrean-nationals-to-kenya/
Of the 48 Eritreans, 23 are men, 20 women and five children. The truck driver and an assistant, along with the police officer, were intercepted by the zonal police and the regional special forces on 18 October at around 10:00 PM local time.
The Deputy Commander said that the regional police commission will hand over the Eritrean victims of trafficking to the federal police and will launch an investigation into the police officer and two individuals who were apprehended with the officer.
https://addisstandard.com/news-southern-region-police-apprehend-officer-suspected-of-trafficking-48-eritrean-nationals-to-kenya/
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News: Southern region police apprehend officer suspected of trafficking 48 Eritrean nationals to Kenya
Addis Abeba – The Southern Nations, Nationalities and People’s (SNNP) regional state Police Commission has announced that a member of the South Omo Zone Police suspected of trafficking 48 Eritrean nationals, including children, to Kenya has been detained.…
#Ethiopia: #US says immediate cessation of hostilities priority to end “this destabilizing conflict” as #AU announces launch of peace talks in #SouthAfrica
Secretary of state Antony Blinken said “as a first priority, it is essential to achieve an immediate cessation of hostilities.” The US also repeated its call on the delegations to agree on unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance to all those in need, measures to protect civilians, and Eritrea’s withdrawal from northern Ethiopia.”
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Speaking to France 24, Dr. Aklilu Hailemichael, TPLF’s official representative for Europe, said that Tigray expects result from the peace talks in four areas: unconditional and immediate cessation of hostilities, unfettered humanitarian access to the people of Tigray including in areas controlled by the allied forces and the the Tigray government, access to international human rights institutions as well as media to Tigray and the withdrawal of Eritrean forces from Tigray.
https://addisstandard.com/news-us-says-immediate-cessation-of-hostilities-priority-to-end-this-destabilizing-conflict-as-au-announces-launch-of-peace-talks-in-south-africa/
Secretary of state Antony Blinken said “as a first priority, it is essential to achieve an immediate cessation of hostilities.” The US also repeated its call on the delegations to agree on unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance to all those in need, measures to protect civilians, and Eritrea’s withdrawal from northern Ethiopia.”
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Speaking to France 24, Dr. Aklilu Hailemichael, TPLF’s official representative for Europe, said that Tigray expects result from the peace talks in four areas: unconditional and immediate cessation of hostilities, unfettered humanitarian access to the people of Tigray including in areas controlled by the allied forces and the the Tigray government, access to international human rights institutions as well as media to Tigray and the withdrawal of Eritrean forces from Tigray.
https://addisstandard.com/news-us-says-immediate-cessation-of-hostilities-priority-to-end-this-destabilizing-conflict-as-au-announces-launch-of-peace-talks-in-south-africa/
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News: US says immediate cessation of hostilities priority to end “this destabilizing conflict” as AU announces launch of peace…
AU-led Ethiopia peace talk facilitators. From left: Olusegun Obasanjo, Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and Uhuru Kenyatta Addis Ababa: The US says it welcomes the start of AU-led peace talks between the government of Ethiopia and Tigrayan regional authorities while…
#Ethiopia-#Canada: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, about the ongoing conflict in northern Ethiopia.
Prime Minister Trudeau expressed his deep concern about the deteriorating situation in Tigray, including the worsening humanitarian situation and renewed military action. The Prime Minister called for the immediate cessation of hostilities and implementation of measures to ensure unhindered access to and delivery of humanitarian assistance for those affected by the conflict.
The Prime Minister underscored the importance of African Union-led peace talks that began today in South Africa and commended Prime Minister Abiy for his commitment to engage his government in the negotiations. The Prime Minister reaffirmed Canada’s support for a peaceful resolution to the conflict that ensures respect for human rights and the protection of civilians.
https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/readouts/2022/10/25/prime-minister-justin-trudeau-speaks-prime-minister-ethiopia-abiy-ahmed
Prime Minister Trudeau expressed his deep concern about the deteriorating situation in Tigray, including the worsening humanitarian situation and renewed military action. The Prime Minister called for the immediate cessation of hostilities and implementation of measures to ensure unhindered access to and delivery of humanitarian assistance for those affected by the conflict.
The Prime Minister underscored the importance of African Union-led peace talks that began today in South Africa and commended Prime Minister Abiy for his commitment to engage his government in the negotiations. The Prime Minister reaffirmed Canada’s support for a peaceful resolution to the conflict that ensures respect for human rights and the protection of civilians.
https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/readouts/2022/10/25/prime-minister-justin-trudeau-speaks-prime-minister-ethiopia-abiy-ahmed
Business: Major landmark for Akobo Minerals as it begins excavation on #Segele Gold Mine
Akobo Minerals, the Scandinavian-based #Ethiopian gold exploration and boutique mining company, today announced that it has broken ground at its Segele gold mine, marking an “important milestone on the path to gold production in early 2023.”
“When excavation began today to remove the overburden at our mining site in south-west Ethiopia, it was the culmination of over a decade of tireless work for the company,” Jørgen Evjen, CEO of Akobo Minerals, said in a statement sent to #AddisStandard.
https://addisstandard.com/business-akobo-minerals-marks-landmark-moment-as-it-begins-excavation-on-segele-gold-mine/
Akobo Minerals, the Scandinavian-based #Ethiopian gold exploration and boutique mining company, today announced that it has broken ground at its Segele gold mine, marking an “important milestone on the path to gold production in early 2023.”
“When excavation began today to remove the overburden at our mining site in south-west Ethiopia, it was the culmination of over a decade of tireless work for the company,” Jørgen Evjen, CEO of Akobo Minerals, said in a statement sent to #AddisStandard.
https://addisstandard.com/business-akobo-minerals-marks-landmark-moment-as-it-begins-excavation-on-segele-gold-mine/
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Business: Major landmark for Akobo Minerals as it begins excavation on Segele Gold Mine - Addis Standard
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Family of missing #Ethiopian trader hopes new regime will find him
A group of human rights organizations and the family of a missing Ethiopian businessman Samson Teklemichael have met the Director of Criminal Investigations boss Mohamed Amin.
The group led by the Police Reforms Working Group wanted to know the whereabouts of the businessman, who went missing on November 19, 2021.
His wife Milen Mezgebo was also present during the meeting at the DCI headquarters.
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2022-10-26-family-of-missing-ethiopian-trader-hopes-new-regime-will-find-him/
A group of human rights organizations and the family of a missing Ethiopian businessman Samson Teklemichael have met the Director of Criminal Investigations boss Mohamed Amin.
The group led by the Police Reforms Working Group wanted to know the whereabouts of the businessman, who went missing on November 19, 2021.
His wife Milen Mezgebo was also present during the meeting at the DCI headquarters.
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2022-10-26-family-of-missing-ethiopian-trader-hopes-new-regime-will-find-him/
The Star
Family of missing Ethiopian trader hopes new regime will find him
Samson Teklemichael went missing on November 19, 2021.
News: #Ethiopian federal police detain man, accomplices for alleged possession of more than five billion birr illegally, money laundering
According to the federal police commission’s statement the suspects have made a transfer of 5,248,000,000 birr in one year. Samuel and Yodit are also suspected of making illegal foreign exchange trade worth 247 million birr and have 25 different bank accounts opened under their names in various banks.
The police added that the main suspect, Samuel Aguale, A.K.A Sami Dollar, is a businessman based in Addis Abeba, but travels to the #US frequently.
On Monday, 24 October, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said decisive and swift actions needed to be taken against economic sabotage including hiding of products, illegal foreign exchange and land grabbing, which he said were “the main obstacles” challenging his administration’s journey towards realizing Ethiopia’s prosperity.
https://addisstandard.com/news-ethiopian-federal-police-detain-man-accomplices-for-alleged-possession-of-more-than-five-billion-birr-illegally-money-laundering/
According to the federal police commission’s statement the suspects have made a transfer of 5,248,000,000 birr in one year. Samuel and Yodit are also suspected of making illegal foreign exchange trade worth 247 million birr and have 25 different bank accounts opened under their names in various banks.
The police added that the main suspect, Samuel Aguale, A.K.A Sami Dollar, is a businessman based in Addis Abeba, but travels to the #US frequently.
On Monday, 24 October, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said decisive and swift actions needed to be taken against economic sabotage including hiding of products, illegal foreign exchange and land grabbing, which he said were “the main obstacles” challenging his administration’s journey towards realizing Ethiopia’s prosperity.
https://addisstandard.com/news-ethiopian-federal-police-detain-man-accomplices-for-alleged-possession-of-more-than-five-billion-birr-illegally-money-laundering/
Addis Standard
News: Ethiopian federal police detain man, accomplices for alleged possession of more than five billion birr illegally, money laundering
Headquarters of the Ethiopian Federal Police in Addis Abeba Addis Abeba - The Ethiopian Federal Police says it has arrested an individual named Samuel Aguale Alemu, whom it accused of illegally possessing more than 5 billion birr. The police said in a statement…
#Somalia: #UN: Almost 1 million drought-hit Somalis in al-Shabab areas
The United Nations says close to 1 million drought-affected people in Somalia are in areas under the control or influence of the al-Shabab extremist group, and it appealed to the fighters to allow humanitarian access as famine threatens the country.
The U.N. secretary-general’s special representative in Somalia, James Swan, told journalists Wednesday that the 900,000 people in those areas represent a “relatively small” share of the more than 7 million in need as the Horn of Africa country faces its worst drought in several decades. Thousands of people have died, including many children.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/un-almost-1-million-drought-hit-somalis-in-al-shabab-areas/2022/10/26/9ee8f1cc-5502-11ed-ac8b-08bbfab1c5a5_story.html
The United Nations says close to 1 million drought-affected people in Somalia are in areas under the control or influence of the al-Shabab extremist group, and it appealed to the fighters to allow humanitarian access as famine threatens the country.
The U.N. secretary-general’s special representative in Somalia, James Swan, told journalists Wednesday that the 900,000 people in those areas represent a “relatively small” share of the more than 7 million in need as the Horn of Africa country faces its worst drought in several decades. Thousands of people have died, including many children.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/un-almost-1-million-drought-hit-somalis-in-al-shabab-areas/2022/10/26/9ee8f1cc-5502-11ed-ac8b-08bbfab1c5a5_story.html
#Ethiopia: Red Cross reunites families with 185,000 calls and messages in Ethiopia
In nine months from January 2022, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) have helped some of these families remain in touch through more than 185,000 free phone calls and exchange of messages, particularly in Northern Ethiopia where fighting continues.
"I cannot express the feelings in words," says Silas. "I was also able to hear my brother's voice seven months later [when he called] through the Red Cross. When I received the call, I was a bit confused. It took me time to believe that I was talking to my family member from home. All my fears were gone in seconds."
https://www.icrc.org/en/document/red-cross-reunites-families-185000-calls-and-messages-ethiopia
In nine months from January 2022, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) have helped some of these families remain in touch through more than 185,000 free phone calls and exchange of messages, particularly in Northern Ethiopia where fighting continues.
"I cannot express the feelings in words," says Silas. "I was also able to hear my brother's voice seven months later [when he called] through the Red Cross. When I received the call, I was a bit confused. It took me time to believe that I was talking to my family member from home. All my fears were gone in seconds."
https://www.icrc.org/en/document/red-cross-reunites-families-185000-calls-and-messages-ethiopia
International Committee of the Red Cross
Red Cross reunites families with 185,000 calls and messages in
In nine months from January 2022, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) have helped some of these families remain in touch through more than
News: Ruling party Central Committee member, #Somali region MP Juweria Subcis shot dead “deliberately”: Regional official
Juweria Subcis, a member of the ruling Prosperity Party Central Committee and the Somali regional state Parliament was shot and killed “deliberately”, Mohamed Guray, Deputy Chief of Security of the Somali regional state confirmed to #AddisStandard.
Protests were held yesterday in in 05 and 06 Kebeles in #Jigjiga, including in the vicinity of the victim’s house, according to Siraje Abdikadir, a lecturer at Jigjiga University.
https://addisstandard.com/news-ruling-party-central-committee-member-somali-region-mp-juweria-subcis-shot-dead-deliberately-regional-official/
Juweria Subcis, a member of the ruling Prosperity Party Central Committee and the Somali regional state Parliament was shot and killed “deliberately”, Mohamed Guray, Deputy Chief of Security of the Somali regional state confirmed to #AddisStandard.
Protests were held yesterday in in 05 and 06 Kebeles in #Jigjiga, including in the vicinity of the victim’s house, according to Siraje Abdikadir, a lecturer at Jigjiga University.
https://addisstandard.com/news-ruling-party-central-committee-member-somali-region-mp-juweria-subcis-shot-dead-deliberately-regional-official/
Addis Standard
News: Ruling party Central Committee member, Somali region MP Juweria Subcis shot dead “deliberately”: Regional official
Juweria Subcis, 26, is survived by her two children. Picture: Social Media Addis Abeba- Juweria Subcis, a member of the ruling Prosperity Party Central Committee and the Somali regional state Parliament was shot and killed “deliberately”, Mohamed Guray, Deputy…
#Ethiopia - #Kenya: Commercial Bank Kenya expresses desire to commence service in Ethiopia
Following Ethiopia’s decision to open its financial sector to foreign investors, the Commercial Bank of Kenya expressed its interest in engaging in the country’s financial sector.
A delegation of the Bank’s senior officials visited the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC).
The delegation commended the Ethiopian government’s recent decision to open up the financial sector to foreign investors.
Following Ethiopia’s offer to foreign investors in the sector, the Commercial Bank of Kenya is the latest to express interest to be engaged in the sector in the country.
Temesgen Tilahun, Deputy Commissioner of EIC, explained to the delegation about the investment policies, recent economic reforms and the objective of opening up the financial sector to foreign investors.
Commercial Bank of Kenya has more than 125 years of experience in the banking sector and is operating in seven East African countries, as per EIC.
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Following Ethiopia’s decision to open its financial sector to foreign investors, the Commercial Bank of Kenya expressed its interest in engaging in the country’s financial sector.
A delegation of the Bank’s senior officials visited the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC).
The delegation commended the Ethiopian government’s recent decision to open up the financial sector to foreign investors.
Following Ethiopia’s offer to foreign investors in the sector, the Commercial Bank of Kenya is the latest to express interest to be engaged in the sector in the country.
Temesgen Tilahun, Deputy Commissioner of EIC, explained to the delegation about the investment policies, recent economic reforms and the objective of opening up the financial sector to foreign investors.
Commercial Bank of Kenya has more than 125 years of experience in the banking sector and is operating in seven East African countries, as per EIC.
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News: #AU Chairperson expresses hope #Ethiopia peace talks will “lead to a ceasefire and opening a way to bring humanitarian support”
Chairperson of the African Union, Moussa Faki Mahamat expressed his hopes that the AU-led peace talks happening in South Africa between the representatives of the federal government and Tigrayan authorities “will lead to a ceasefire and opening a way to bring humanitarian support to those who are in need.”
The Chairperson made the remarks during a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Ottawa, Canada, where both were visiting on 27 October. In addition to Ethiopia, the two also discussed the upcoming U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, scheduled to take place on December 13-15, 2022 in Washington, DC.
https://addisstandard.com/news-au-chairperson-expresses-hope-ethiopia-pace-talks-will-lead-to-a-ceasefire-and-opening-a-way-to-bring-humanitarian-support/
Chairperson of the African Union, Moussa Faki Mahamat expressed his hopes that the AU-led peace talks happening in South Africa between the representatives of the federal government and Tigrayan authorities “will lead to a ceasefire and opening a way to bring humanitarian support to those who are in need.”
The Chairperson made the remarks during a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Ottawa, Canada, where both were visiting on 27 October. In addition to Ethiopia, the two also discussed the upcoming U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, scheduled to take place on December 13-15, 2022 in Washington, DC.
https://addisstandard.com/news-au-chairperson-expresses-hope-ethiopia-pace-talks-will-lead-to-a-ceasefire-and-opening-a-way-to-bring-humanitarian-support/
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News: AU Chairperson expresses hope Ethiopia peace talks will “lead to a ceasefire and opening a way to bring humanitarian support”
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and AU Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat in Ottawa, Canada. Picture: Moussa Faki Mahamat/Twitter Addis Abeba - Chairperson of the African Union, Moussa Faki Mahamat expressed his hopes that the AU-led peace talks happening…
#Somalia: Somali national army arrests senior Al-Shabaab operative
Somali national army on Thursday confirmed that its forces arrested a senior al-Shabaab operative in the Middle Shabelle region.
In a statement, the army said Mohamed Jelle Jarasow was nabbed following a security operation in War-isse village.
Mohamed Jelle was said to have been running Alshabab’s money extortion outposts in Jowhar and Rage-elle towns.
The development comes barely a day after at least 17 al-Shabaab fighters were killed in an operation by the Somali government.
https://halqaran.com/somali-national-army-arrests-senior-al-shabaab-operative/
Somali national army on Thursday confirmed that its forces arrested a senior al-Shabaab operative in the Middle Shabelle region.
In a statement, the army said Mohamed Jelle Jarasow was nabbed following a security operation in War-isse village.
Mohamed Jelle was said to have been running Alshabab’s money extortion outposts in Jowhar and Rage-elle towns.
The development comes barely a day after at least 17 al-Shabaab fighters were killed in an operation by the Somali government.
https://halqaran.com/somali-national-army-arrests-senior-al-shabaab-operative/
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News: #Ethiopia cautions to weigh its options, consider relations with unnamed “states and entities” making “unsubstantiated and politically motivated” accusations
The Ethiopian government said it “is forced to weigh its options and consider its relations with some states and entities” that it accused of “making unsubstantiated and politically motivated accusations of such gravity against the country”.
The statement issued today comes in the backdrop of growing calls from international rights organizations and institutions on the fear of atrocity crimes in the #Tigray regional state, where joint forces of the Ethiopian and #Eritrean armies as well as regional forces from the neighboring #Amhara region are taking control of cities and towns in recent weeks.
https://addisstandard.com/news-ethiopia-cautions-to-weigh-its-options-consider-relations-with-unnamed-states-and-entities-making-unsubstantiated-and-politically-motivated-accusations/
The Ethiopian government said it “is forced to weigh its options and consider its relations with some states and entities” that it accused of “making unsubstantiated and politically motivated accusations of such gravity against the country”.
The statement issued today comes in the backdrop of growing calls from international rights organizations and institutions on the fear of atrocity crimes in the #Tigray regional state, where joint forces of the Ethiopian and #Eritrean armies as well as regional forces from the neighboring #Amhara region are taking control of cities and towns in recent weeks.
https://addisstandard.com/news-ethiopia-cautions-to-weigh-its-options-consider-relations-with-unnamed-states-and-entities-making-unsubstantiated-and-politically-motivated-accusations/
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News: Ethiopia cautions to weigh its options, consider relations with unnamed “states and entities” making “unsubstantiated and…
Addis Ababa: The Ethiopian government said it "is forced to weigh its options and consider its relations with some states and entities" that it accused of "making unsubstantiated and politically motivated accusations of such gravity against the country”.…
News: #Ethiopian Red Cross Society condemns killing of on duty ambulance driver, injured patients onboard
The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) “strongly condemned” the killing by “armed forces” of its staff, Mengist Minyil, who was an ambulance driver in the North #Gonder branch of the Ethiopian Red Cross, in Amhara regional state. ERCS also said injured patients who were onboard the ambulance were killed by the unnamed armed forces along with the driver, and issued an appeal to armed forces to refrain from such acts.
The driver, Mengist, was on duty transporting "injured patients of conflict" from #Adwa, in the #Tigray region en route to #Wolkait, #AdiRemets Hospital.
https://addisstandard.com/news-ethiopian-red-cross-society-condemns-killing-of-on-duty-ambulance-driver-injured-patients-onboard/
The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) “strongly condemned” the killing by “armed forces” of its staff, Mengist Minyil, who was an ambulance driver in the North #Gonder branch of the Ethiopian Red Cross, in Amhara regional state. ERCS also said injured patients who were onboard the ambulance were killed by the unnamed armed forces along with the driver, and issued an appeal to armed forces to refrain from such acts.
The driver, Mengist, was on duty transporting "injured patients of conflict" from #Adwa, in the #Tigray region en route to #Wolkait, #AdiRemets Hospital.
https://addisstandard.com/news-ethiopian-red-cross-society-condemns-killing-of-on-duty-ambulance-driver-injured-patients-onboard/
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News: Ethiopian Red Cross Society condemns killing of on duty ambulance driver, injured patients onboard
Archive Picture: ERCS ambulance that came under fire in early November 2020 in bordering areas between Amhara and Tigray regional states. Addis Abeba - The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) "strongly condemned" the killing by "armed forces" of its staff…
News: Number of IDPs in #Ethiopia show slight decrease in June and July: #IOM
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) says there are 2.72 million internally displaced people in Ethiopia according to data collected between June and July, a slight decrease from previous round of data collection in March-April 2022.
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However, both figures do not include the war torn Tigray regional state, where over two million people are believed to have been uprooted from their homes. The IOM said the exclusion of data from Tigray in the national total was due to “operational constraints.”
https://addisstandard.com/news-number-of-idps-in-ethiopia-show-slight-decrease-in-june-and-july-iom/
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) says there are 2.72 million internally displaced people in Ethiopia according to data collected between June and July, a slight decrease from previous round of data collection in March-April 2022.
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However, both figures do not include the war torn Tigray regional state, where over two million people are believed to have been uprooted from their homes. The IOM said the exclusion of data from Tigray in the national total was due to “operational constraints.”
https://addisstandard.com/news-number-of-idps-in-ethiopia-show-slight-decrease-in-june-and-july-iom/
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News: Number of IDPs in Ethiopia show slight decrease in June and July: IOM
Addis Abeba - The International Organization for Migration says there are 2.72 million internally displaced people in Ethiopia according to data collected between June and July, a slight decrease from previous round of data collection in March-April 2022.…
#Ethiopia's #Tigray running out of medical supplies, #WHO warns
"In these situations of hardship and limited access, often death happens at a community level that goes underreported and unregistered," Altaf Musani, the #WHO director of Health Emergencies Interventions, told reporters on Friday.
Musani noted the situation was "deeply worrying."
https://www.dw.com/en/ethiopia-tigray-running-out-of-medical-supplies-amid-health-crisis-who-warns/a-63590971
"In these situations of hardship and limited access, often death happens at a community level that goes underreported and unregistered," Altaf Musani, the #WHO director of Health Emergencies Interventions, told reporters on Friday.
Musani noted the situation was "deeply worrying."
https://www.dw.com/en/ethiopia-tigray-running-out-of-medical-supplies-amid-health-crisis-who-warns/a-63590971
dw.com
Ethiopia's Tigray running out of medical supplies, WHO warns
The World Health Organization warned that hospitals are running dangerously low on medical supplies, as fighting between federal and Tigrayan forces intensify following a lull in the conflict between March and August.
#Ethiopia: #Malaria kills 37, infects more than 130, 000 in #Oromia in three months alone: Regional Health Bureau
Thirty seven people have died and more than 131, 000 have been infected with malaria in the past three months, Abera said, the deputy head of the Oromia Health Bureau, Abera Botore said.
“Around Matehara area, an unprecedented outbreak of malaria-resistant mosquitoes has emerged. In addition, the anti-malarial chemicals that were previously sprayed from house to house are not available as required,” according to Abera.
https://addisstandard.com/news-malaria-kills-37-infects-more-than-130-000-in-oromia-in-three-months-alone-regional-health-bureau/
Thirty seven people have died and more than 131, 000 have been infected with malaria in the past three months, Abera said, the deputy head of the Oromia Health Bureau, Abera Botore said.
“Around Matehara area, an unprecedented outbreak of malaria-resistant mosquitoes has emerged. In addition, the anti-malarial chemicals that were previously sprayed from house to house are not available as required,” according to Abera.
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News: Malaria kills 37, infects more than 130, 000 in Oromia in three months alone: Regional Health Bureau - Addis Standard
News: Malaria kills 37, infects more than 130, 000 in Oromia in three months alone: Regional Health Bureau Addis Standard -