“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/

The trucks which were forced to park in North Wollo Zone, Meket Woreda, Filakit Gergera town for three days were returned today because the local communities in the area refused to let them through, the authorities told the news portal. https://addisstandard.com/news-world-food-program-trucks-en-route-to-mekelle-and-semera-forced-to-return-from-north-wollo/

The minister added, “What distinguishes GERD from other projects is the extent of hope and aspiration it generated for 65 millions Ethiopians that have no access to electricity. It’s also unique because the construction of the Dam is financed by the blood, tears, and sweat of ordinary Ethiopians.” https://addisstandard.com/news-ethiopia-hails-diplomatic-achievement-as-unsc-favors-au-led-negotiations/?preview=true

All flights coming from abroad or domestic airports in Ethiopia must first land at Addis Ababa airport before proceeding to Tigray. Flights coming from the prohibited airspace must also land at Addis Ababa airport before proceeding abroad or a domestic airport in Ethiopia. https://addisstandard.com/news-fed-govt-accuses-ocha-of-misinformation-discuss-conditions-for-humanitarian-flights-to-tigray/

EHRC Commissioner Daniel Bekele (PhD) was quoted in the statement saying, “All detentions that do not follow due process damage trust in the legal and justice system and such practices must cease immediately. The Chief Commissioner also said that the Commission will continue to do all necessary to be able to visit the detainees and monitor the condition of their detention.” https://addisstandard.com/news-rights-commission-closely-monitoring-the-situation-of-arrested-journalists-urges-authorities-to-follow-due-process/?preview=true&_thumbnail_id=21135