The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) also said that it is monitoring reports of arrests of media personnel in Addis Abeba as well as residents of Tigray origin suspected of connection with the ongoing situation in the region and warned, “Such measures could aggravate the public‘s concerns on the risk of ethnic profiling.” https://addisstandard.com/news-analysis-fresh-wave-of-arbitrary-arrest-of-tigrayans-in-addis-abeba-rights-commission-says-it-is-monitoring-the-situation-fed-police-deny-arrests-target-tigrayans/

While Tilahun Yami, the first defendant on the file was found guilty of violating anti-terrorisom proclamation 1176/2012 Article 3, The second defendant on the file, Kebede Gemechu was found guilty of violating penal codes 540. https://addisstandard.com/news-fed-court-passes-guilty-verdict-on-three-defendants-in-hachalu-hundessa-assasination-trial/

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed addressed in today’s 4th session of the House of People’s Representative (HoPR) special meeting, the issue of the Tigray conflict and the process of withdrawal of Ethiopian soldiers from the region. In his explanation, the PM stated that the decision of withdrawing the military from Tigray was pre planned and properly arranged. https://addisstandard.com/news-analysis-authorities-in-tigray-accept-ceasefire-in-principle-lay-out-conditions-as-amhara-region-president-calls-for-more-youth-to-mobilize-to-defend-region/

In a letter from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Demeke Mekonnen and sent to the United Nations Security Council, Ethiopia says it “rejects the unwelcome meddling by the League of Arab States on the matter of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).” https://addisstandard.com/news-ethiopia-tells-unsc-it-rejects-unwelcome-meddling-by-league-of-arab-states/

“The repeated rearrest & abduction of political prisoners who are freed by the court made us lose hope in the justice system.” https://t.co/kuO6NjkUS2

"The resupply of humanitarian supplies is critically needed, as is that of fuel, on which humanitarian operations depend," #UN https://addisstandard.com/news-un-says-humanitarian-access-in-tigray-improved-but-cautions-resupply-critically-needed-govt-says-flights-permitted/

“Ethiopia would need to close at least 30 of its embassies,” he said while explaining the move to members of parliament by asserting that it was purely due to economic reasons. https://addisstandard.com/breaking-ethiopia-recalls-dozens-of-diplomats-closes-consulates-in-various-countries/

Ethiopia has expressed its disapproval against the UNSC's decision to hold a meeting on matters pertaining to GERD, and made clear that the ongoing AU-led discussions should be the only avenue for negotiations between the three countries. https://addisstandard.com/exclusive-tunisia-asks-unsc-to-push-for-gerd-binding-agreement-within-six-months-ethiopia-calls-for-respect-for-au-process/

Addis Standard asked Hanna about what would be the next plan of the committee. “We gave our children to the government so they can educate them and we demand their safe return back safely. We are patiently asking the government to secure their passage to the safe zone or allow parents to go to the safe zone to help transport and facilitate their return.” https://addisstandard.com/analysis-parents-of-students-in-tigrays-universities-fearful-for-their-childrens-safety-demand-transparency-from-fed-government/?preview=true

‘’I don’t have words to describe Emaye (Abebech). She was my everything’’ Rahel said, fighting tears. Rahel, who is now a mother of two, went to college after she left the orphanage at age of 18. The support never stopped until she stood on her feet, Rahel narrated, “After getting my diploma, I started working with her. She was a mother above mothers.’’ https://addisstandard.com/obituary-in-memory-of-abebech-gobena-the-jewel-of-indigenous-humanitarianism/