The report read, “During the first half of 2021, humanitarian access in Ethiopia became more complex due to insecurity related to the conflict in Tigray as well as the continuation of other situations of violence, including security operations against.

Unidentified Armed Groups (UAGs) in Oromia and Benishangul Gumuz regions (BGR), and localized inter-communal violence in Amhara, Afar, Somali and Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Regions (SNNPR).”

It continued, “Violence and conflict were the major impediments to relief operations, hindering access to people in need. In addition, partners faced multiple restrictions on their movements as a result of bureaucratic delays as well as restrictions by parties to the conflict, particularly in Tigray. In Tigray, the population faced major restrictions to access critical services, and systematic attacks on private property and public services such as health centers, schools, water systems and government offices,” adding. “The conflict in Tigray has prompted a major humanitarian crisis, with over 2 million.
https://addisstandard.com/news-latest-ocha-report-estimates-1003000-idps-as-a-result-of-violence-across-ethiopia-urges-parties-to-conflict-to-protect-aid-workers-ease-of-humanitarian-access/

After explaining that the TPLF is recruiting children for war by intoxicating them with illegal substances, the PM went on to inform the international community, “The TPLF terrorist group has launched an attack that appears to target the public, and therefore should be defended in such a manner. All our people need to give it an irreversible response.”
https://addisstandard.com/news-pm-abiy-ahmed-discusses-current-affairs-issues-national-call-for-complete-mobilization-against-forces-loyal-to-tplf/

However, the court ordered another hearing where the federal police will comment on the issue of warranty for his release. His lawyer Tadele G/medhin told Addis Standard, “Yesterday in the morning session, Yayesew Shimeles was present in the Awash Fentale District Court,” he added, “The police requested 14 additional days for investigation, Yayesew on his part asked the court to grant him bail so he can defend his case while outside prison.
https://addisstandard.com/news-journalist-yayesew-shimeles-asks-fentale-district-court-for-bail-court-gives-alternative-date-to-decide-on-bail-14-days-request-by-fed-police-to-remand-yayesew/

Abebe Gebremeskel, Mayor of Dessie City, spoke to BBC Amharic and stated, “A large number of people are coming from Mersa, Woldiya and Wurgesa areas.”https://addisstandard.com/news-analysis-dessie-mayor-says-expected-number-of-idps-10-to-15-thousands-as-city-prepares-four-temporary-shelters-south-gondar-zone-mobilizes-residents-against-tplf/

Official statistics show that the monthly inflation rate stands at 24.5%. While the monthly inflation for food items is 28.7%, the rate for non-food items stands at 19%. There is no aspect of life that has not seen price increment, with basics such as rent, education and health experiencing an increment in the rate of 50 to 100%.
https://addisstandard.com/economic-commentary-pm-abiys-inflation-test/

The three defendants were present in Awash Fentale District Court at the hearing this morning, when the federal police asked to remand them another 14 days for investigation, However, their lawyer Tadele G/medhin told Addis Standard that the court granted only four days for further investigation.
https://addisstandard.com/news-regional-district-court-grants-fed-police-four-days-to-remand-abebe-bayu-of-ethio-forum-bekalu-alamrew-fanuel-kinfu-of-awlo-media-for-investigation/

A close friend of Abduljebir, Mohamed Jimma told Addis standard that Abdulijeber was found dead at Adama city Bole Sub-City kebele 12, 900 meters from Adama Medical College Hospital between 07:00 and 07:30 PM. According to Mohammed, his body was first taken to Adama Referral Hospital, Mohammed said adding “No visible injury was seen on his body.” The body was later brought to Menelik II Referral Hospital in Addis Abeba for autopsy.
https://addisstandard.com/news-lawyer-of-prominent-opposition-political-figures-found-dead-in-adama/

This is the second trip for the Special Envoy’s trip to Ethiopia after his first visit in May this year which covered Egypt, Eritrea, Sudan, and Ethiopia.
https://addisstandard.com/news-u-s-special-envoy-for-horn-of-africa-returns-to-ethiopia/

Taking the current prevalence of COVID-19 report from Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health (MoH), Addis Standard recalled the prior investigation the Ministry was working on and asked designated healthcare officials to provide us the real situation of the virus in Ethiopia.
https://addisstandard.com/analysis-as-covid-19-centers-prepare-for-worst-scenarios-moh-complains-of-shortage-of-equipment-warns-public-against-ignoring-prevention-guidelines/

The authorities explained that the curfew was passed for the general safety of the residents against the attacks from TPLF. The statement underlined that all activities including personal movements are prohibited from 8 PM onward during which every person must remain in their homes except permitted security officials and medical vehicles.The three wheeled vehicle called ‘Bajaj’ is prohibited  to operate after 7 PM .https://addisstandard.com/news-analysis-as-the-conflict-expand-in-amhara-region-major-cities-in-the-region-enforce-curfews-limiting-vehicles-human-movements/