News: #MSF pleads for immediate resumption of food distributions after recording alarming rise of acute malnutrition in #Ethiopia
*More than 20 million people in Ethiopia rely heavily on food assistance
*MSF data collected between Jan. & April this year show, of the 8,000 pregnant women & new mothers screened in #Shire & #Sheraro in #Tigray, 72.5% were acutely malnourished.
*The #Somali region has the largest number of children under five with acute malnutrition and some of the lowest vaccination coverage
*In the health center at #Kule refugee camp, in #Gambella region, the number of children under five being treated for severe malnutrition has almost doubled.
https://addisstandard.com/news-msf-pleads-for-immediate-resumption-of-food-distributions-after-recording-alarming-rise-of-acute-malnutrition-in-ethiopia/
*More than 20 million people in Ethiopia rely heavily on food assistance
*MSF data collected between Jan. & April this year show, of the 8,000 pregnant women & new mothers screened in #Shire & #Sheraro in #Tigray, 72.5% were acutely malnourished.
*The #Somali region has the largest number of children under five with acute malnutrition and some of the lowest vaccination coverage
*In the health center at #Kule refugee camp, in #Gambella region, the number of children under five being treated for severe malnutrition has almost doubled.
https://addisstandard.com/news-msf-pleads-for-immediate-resumption-of-food-distributions-after-recording-alarming-rise-of-acute-malnutrition-in-ethiopia/
#Ethiopia: Three killed, 23 injured after unidentified militias launch deadly attack on public buses near #Gambella city
The assault took place on 13 July at a place called #Ochom on the outskirts of #Gambella city, according to two local sources who spoke to Addis Standard.
“The buses were en route from #Wentawo district of #Nuer zone to #Gambella city when they were ambushed in Ochom, just 10km outside of the Gambella City,” said one of the sources.
In May, nine people were killed and 17 others suffered major and light injuries in Itang special district and the capital Gambella city after a dispute between individuals residing in the Pingwa and Ler kebeles of Itang Special Woreda escalated into communal violence.
https://addisstandard.com/news-three-killed-23-injured-as-unidentified-militias-launch-deadly-attack-on-public-buses-near-gambella-city/
The assault took place on 13 July at a place called #Ochom on the outskirts of #Gambella city, according to two local sources who spoke to Addis Standard.
“The buses were en route from #Wentawo district of #Nuer zone to #Gambella city when they were ambushed in Ochom, just 10km outside of the Gambella City,” said one of the sources.
In May, nine people were killed and 17 others suffered major and light injuries in Itang special district and the capital Gambella city after a dispute between individuals residing in the Pingwa and Ler kebeles of Itang Special Woreda escalated into communal violence.
https://addisstandard.com/news-three-killed-23-injured-as-unidentified-militias-launch-deadly-attack-on-public-buses-near-gambella-city/
News: Fresh armed attack left 31 dead, 20 injured in #Gambella, regional cabinet enacts indefinite curfew
An armed militia attack on Nuer village in the city of Gambella, the capital of Gambella regional state has resulted in at least 31 fatalities and 20 injuries, according to a source who spoke with Addis Standard. The informant, wishing to remain unidentified for their safety, indicated that the attack began on 18 July around 4:50 pm.
Among the dead is Kwang Nial Poh, a respected member of the psychology department at Gambella University.
In response to this escalating crisis, the Gambella regional cabinet, in an emergency meeting on 19 July, has enacted an indefinite curfew, prohibiting all movement between 1:00AM and 12:00PM, except for designated security personnel.
Read more at: https://addisstandard.com/news-fresh-armed-attack-left-31-dead-20-injured-in-gambella-regional-cabinet-enacts-indefinite-curfew/
An armed militia attack on Nuer village in the city of Gambella, the capital of Gambella regional state has resulted in at least 31 fatalities and 20 injuries, according to a source who spoke with Addis Standard. The informant, wishing to remain unidentified for their safety, indicated that the attack began on 18 July around 4:50 pm.
Among the dead is Kwang Nial Poh, a respected member of the psychology department at Gambella University.
In response to this escalating crisis, the Gambella regional cabinet, in an emergency meeting on 19 July, has enacted an indefinite curfew, prohibiting all movement between 1:00AM and 12:00PM, except for designated security personnel.
Read more at: https://addisstandard.com/news-fresh-armed-attack-left-31-dead-20-injured-in-gambella-regional-cabinet-enacts-indefinite-curfew/
News: Security crisis in #Gambella region severely impacts human rights, needs urgent attention – EHRC
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has brought to light a pressing security crisis in the Gambella region, emphasizing its severe consequences on human rights. In a statement released on Sunday, the commission underscored the urgent need for attention and intervention.
The EHRC expressed deep concern about the deteriorating security situation, which arose following recent armed attacks by ethnic militias across different parts of the region. Particularly affected areas include Itang Special Woreda, Gambella Woreda, Gog Woreda, and Gambella City. These attacks have resulted in significant harm to residents and various human rights violations.
Stressing the seriousness of the issue, the EHRC urged the relevant authorities to take immediate action and collectively address the situation to prevent further deterioration. The commission also expressed concern regarding the potential human rights implications of the recently enacted indefinite curfew by the regional cabinet as a response to the crisis.
https://addisstandard.com/news-security-crisis-in-gambella-region-severely-impacts-human-rights-needs-urgent-attention-ehrc/
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has brought to light a pressing security crisis in the Gambella region, emphasizing its severe consequences on human rights. In a statement released on Sunday, the commission underscored the urgent need for attention and intervention.
The EHRC expressed deep concern about the deteriorating security situation, which arose following recent armed attacks by ethnic militias across different parts of the region. Particularly affected areas include Itang Special Woreda, Gambella Woreda, Gog Woreda, and Gambella City. These attacks have resulted in significant harm to residents and various human rights violations.
Stressing the seriousness of the issue, the EHRC urged the relevant authorities to take immediate action and collectively address the situation to prevent further deterioration. The commission also expressed concern regarding the potential human rights implications of the recently enacted indefinite curfew by the regional cabinet as a response to the crisis.
https://addisstandard.com/news-security-crisis-in-gambella-region-severely-impacts-human-rights-needs-urgent-attention-ehrc/
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News: Security crisis in Gambella region severely impacts human rights, needs urgent attention - EHRC - Addis Standard
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#Ethiopia - Normalcy returns to Godere district, #Gambella region after deadly attack claims six lives
Tensions were high this week in Godere district of Majang zone in Gambella region following consecutive attacks that occurred on Monday evening, 04 September, and the next morning, killing six farmers.
Properties were damaged and many have been displaced from their homes in Goshne and Akash kebeles/villages following the attack orchestrated by unidentified armed groups.
Residents now report gradual return of normalcy as a zonal security task force pledges to hold the perpetrators accountable.
https://addisstandard.com/news-normalcy-returns-to-godere-district-gambella-region-after-deadly-attack-claims-six-lives/
Tensions were high this week in Godere district of Majang zone in Gambella region following consecutive attacks that occurred on Monday evening, 04 September, and the next morning, killing six farmers.
Properties were damaged and many have been displaced from their homes in Goshne and Akash kebeles/villages following the attack orchestrated by unidentified armed groups.
Residents now report gradual return of normalcy as a zonal security task force pledges to hold the perpetrators accountable.
https://addisstandard.com/news-normalcy-returns-to-godere-district-gambella-region-after-deadly-attack-claims-six-lives/
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News: Normalcy returns to Godere district, Gambella region after deadly attack claims six lives - Addis Standard
Meti town, major urban center in the Godere district, Majang zone, Gambella region (Photo: Godere Communication Office/Facebook) Addis Abeba – After a fatal attack that claimed six lives, towns in the Godere district of Majang zone in Gambella region are…
News: Floods displace thousands in #Gambella, regional gov’t calls for relief
Thousands displaced as heavy flooding in #Ethiopia's Gambella region causes extensive property damage.
Overflowing rivers impact nine districts, prompting calls for government and NGO support.
Last year, 79,631 people were affected by flooding in the area.
https://addisstandard.com/news-floods-displace-thousands-in-gambella-regional-govt-calls-for-relief/
Thousands displaced as heavy flooding in #Ethiopia's Gambella region causes extensive property damage.
Overflowing rivers impact nine districts, prompting calls for government and NGO support.
Last year, 79,631 people were affected by flooding in the area.
https://addisstandard.com/news-floods-displace-thousands-in-gambella-regional-govt-calls-for-relief/
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News: Floods displace thousands in Gambella, regional gov’t calls for relief - Addis Standard
Floodwaters impacted nine districts across the region, including the capital Gambella city (Photo: Gambella Communication Bureau/Facebook) Addis Abeba – Heavy flooding in Ethiopia’s Gambella region has displaced thousands of residents and caused extensive…
News: At least 30 died of hunger in #Gambella refugee camps amid “increasingly concerning” food shortage – EHRC
Over 30 refugees in #Ethiopia's Gambella region have died of hunger since May when food aid was halted, according to the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission.
The lack of food aid has also led to malnutrition and attacks on refugees leaving camps to search for food.
The commission has called for urgent action to resume food assistance and prevent further loss of life.
https://addisstandard.com/news-at-least-30-died-of-hunger-in-gambella-refugee-camps-amid-increasingly-concerning-food-shortage-ehrc/
Over 30 refugees in #Ethiopia's Gambella region have died of hunger since May when food aid was halted, according to the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission.
The lack of food aid has also led to malnutrition and attacks on refugees leaving camps to search for food.
The commission has called for urgent action to resume food assistance and prevent further loss of life.
https://addisstandard.com/news-at-least-30-died-of-hunger-in-gambella-refugee-camps-amid-increasingly-concerning-food-shortage-ehrc/
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News: At least 30 died of hunger in Gambella refugee camps amid “increasingly concerning” food shortage - EHRC - Addis Standard
Gambella region is home to close to 400,000 refugees as of end of August 2023 (Photo: EHRC) Addis Abeba – At least 30 refugees have died from hunger and malnutrition since May after food aid was halted at camps in Ethiopia’s Gambella region, the Ethiopian…
Commission requires $850 million for ex-combatant rehabilitation in #Ethiopia
The National Rehabilitation Commission (#NRC) has announced that $850 million is required to facilitate the rehabilitation of ex-combatants in Ethiopia. Lulseged Belayneh, the NRC's Communication and International Relations Director, revealed to the Ethiopian News Agency that the commission has registered a total of 371,971 ex-combatants from eight regional states.
The majority, around 274,000 individuals (constituting 75% of the total), are from the #Tigray region, with the remainder distributed across #Amhara, #Oromia, #Benishangul_Gumuz, #Afar, and #Gambella regions.
Lulseged further disclosed that the NRC originally planned to rehabilitate 50,000 ex-combatants in the Tigray region last year. However, due to an inability to secure the necessary funding of $162 million, the commission was unable to execute this plan.
This lack of funding has hindered the progress of ex-combatants' reintegration efforts, as highlighted in a recent article published by Addis Standard. The article shed light on the challenges faced by ex-fighters in the Tigray region, where thousands are still awaiting their certificates, including disabled combatants.
For more information on the challenges faced by ex-fighters in Tigray and the current state of the rehabilitation program, you can follow the link to read the full article.
https://addisstandard.com/feature-a-year-after-pretoria-peace-agreement-challenges-persist-in-rehabilitation-of-tigrays-ex-fighters/
The National Rehabilitation Commission (#NRC) has announced that $850 million is required to facilitate the rehabilitation of ex-combatants in Ethiopia. Lulseged Belayneh, the NRC's Communication and International Relations Director, revealed to the Ethiopian News Agency that the commission has registered a total of 371,971 ex-combatants from eight regional states.
The majority, around 274,000 individuals (constituting 75% of the total), are from the #Tigray region, with the remainder distributed across #Amhara, #Oromia, #Benishangul_Gumuz, #Afar, and #Gambella regions.
Lulseged further disclosed that the NRC originally planned to rehabilitate 50,000 ex-combatants in the Tigray region last year. However, due to an inability to secure the necessary funding of $162 million, the commission was unable to execute this plan.
This lack of funding has hindered the progress of ex-combatants' reintegration efforts, as highlighted in a recent article published by Addis Standard. The article shed light on the challenges faced by ex-fighters in the Tigray region, where thousands are still awaiting their certificates, including disabled combatants.
For more information on the challenges faced by ex-fighters in Tigray and the current state of the rehabilitation program, you can follow the link to read the full article.
https://addisstandard.com/feature-a-year-after-pretoria-peace-agreement-challenges-persist-in-rehabilitation-of-tigrays-ex-fighters/
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Feature: A year after Pretoria peace agreement, challenges persist in rehabilitation of Tigray's ex-fighters - Addis Standard
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#Ethiopia: Akobo Minerals hits gold ore body at #Segele mine in #Gambella, set to start pilot production
#Akobo_Minerals has announced a major milestone in its history with the discovery of a gold ore body at the Segele mine in Gambella region after 13 years of exploration.
The Scandinavian-based Ethiopian gold exploration and boutique mining company revealed that the mine has one of the world's highest concentrations of gold resources, with an average grade of 22.7 grams of gold per ton of ore.
The company is set to begin production from the pilot plant and commission the main plant soon. CEO Jørgen Evjen described the discovery as a significant moment for the organization and its supporters. In March, the company also intersected visible gold at 282 meters vertical depth. This achievement marks Akobo Minerals as one of the few mining companies to successfully transition from exploration to mining.
https://addisstandard.com/news-akobo-minerals-hits-gold-ore-body-at-segele-mine-in-gambella-set-to-start-pilot-production/
#Akobo_Minerals has announced a major milestone in its history with the discovery of a gold ore body at the Segele mine in Gambella region after 13 years of exploration.
The Scandinavian-based Ethiopian gold exploration and boutique mining company revealed that the mine has one of the world's highest concentrations of gold resources, with an average grade of 22.7 grams of gold per ton of ore.
The company is set to begin production from the pilot plant and commission the main plant soon. CEO Jørgen Evjen described the discovery as a significant moment for the organization and its supporters. In March, the company also intersected visible gold at 282 meters vertical depth. This achievement marks Akobo Minerals as one of the few mining companies to successfully transition from exploration to mining.
https://addisstandard.com/news-akobo-minerals-hits-gold-ore-body-at-segele-mine-in-gambella-set-to-start-pilot-production/
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News: Akobo Minerals hits gold ore body at Segele mine in Gambella, set to start pilot production - Addis Standard
Core drilling at Segele Mine, (Photo: Akobo Minerals) Addis Abeba – Akobo Minerals has announced that it has hit a gold ore body underground at the Segele mine in Gambella region after 13 years of exploration. In a statement sent to Addis Standard the Scandinavian…