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Ethiopia approves additional budget for reconstruction

December 30, 2021December 30, 2021BEHAK

The Council of Ministers of Ethiopia on Wednesday approves 122 billion Birr additional budget. The proposed additional budget by the Ministry of Finance of Ethiopia will be invested in the rehabilitation and reconstruction works of public infrastructures damaged by the Tigray Peoples Liberation Front (TPLF) in Amhara and Afar regions. The additional budget will also […]

Ethiopia briefs ambassadors in Addis Ababa

December 22, 2021BEHAK

The State Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Ambassador Redwan Hussien, on Tuesday briefed tambassadors stationed in Addis Ababa about the current situation in Ethiopia.

Ethiopia – Lion Bank profit drops by 309 million Birr

December 19, 2021December 19, 2021BEHAK

The annual profit after tax of Lion International (LIB) Bank of Ethiopia, which most of its branches based in Tigray region, for the year ended June 30, 2021 has declined by about 308.7 million Birr from previous year.

UN urged to create inquiry into war crimes in Ethiopia

December 10, 2021December 10, 2021BEHAK

A new report by Exposing the ‘summarily execution of civilians’ in Ethiopia by the rebel group – Tigray Peoples Liberation Front (TPLF), Human Rights Watch (HRW) urged the UN rights body to create international inquiry into ‘the war crimes’.

“Zero tolerance to sexual violence,” Ethiopia says

August 12, 2021August 12, 2021BEHAK

The Government of Ethiopia has zero tolerance in relation to sexual violence, and allegations had been under-investigation by independent bodies, including the UN agency.

Ethiopians urged to unite, eliminate TPLF

August 10, 2021August 11, 2021NBE

The Office of Prime Minister of Ethiopia urged Ethiopians at home and in the diaspora to unite and eliminate Tigray Peoples Liberation Front (TPLF) that has waged war on the people to destabilize the country.

Ethiopia: Will TPLF human weave war strategy lead to victory?

Ethiopia: Will TPLF human wave war strategy lead to victory?

July 27, 2021July 28, 2021BEHAK

By Ahmed Hussein Hassen – After the Ethiopian Government withdrew its soldiers from the Tigray region declaring a humanitarian unilateral ceasefire about a month ago, the Tigray Peoples Liberation Front (TPLF) has announced launching an offensive using ‘human wave war strategy’.

Ethiopia says military counter achieves objectives

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021BEHAK

The Government of Ethiopia said its military counter operations in Tigray has achieved its objectives in neutralizing the Tigray Peoples Liberation Front (TPLF) military, destroying looted ammunitions, and in setting free Ethiopian troops from the terrorist group.

Ethiopia announces ceasefire in Tigray

June 28, 2021June 29, 2021BEHAK

The Government of Ethiopia today announced a unilateral ceasefire in Tigray region to help farmers in the region use the rainy season for crop production.

Famine speculation in Tigray region groundless: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

June 10, 2021

The recent speculations that famine has occurred in Tigray region is totally unsubstantiated and the government is providing farming inputs and equipment so that farmers can make use of the upcoming planting season, according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Ethiopia establishes national committee to rehabilitate Tigray

May 22, 2021May 22, 2021BEHAK

The Government of Ethiopia today announced establishing a national committee of 12 members who can facilitate rehabilitation of people displaced in Tigray Region following the ongoing rule of law restoration operation.

U.S. EU express concern of human rights in Tigray, Ethiopia

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021BEHAK

The United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the European Commission Josep Borrell on Wednesday expressed their concern over human rights in Tigray region of Ethiopia.

Ethiopia Finance Minister briefs EU Commissioners on current affairs

March 25, 2021BEHAK

Minister of Finance of Ethiopia Ahmed Shide, on Wednesday held exchange of views with Madam Jutta Urpilainen, EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, and Mr. Janez LENARCIC, EU Commissioner for Crisis Management in Brussels. The two sides talked about the current affairs in Ethiopia including upcoming election, among other.

Ministry issues update on conditions in Tigray of Ethiopia

March 6, 2021BEHAK

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia issued the following statement explaining the current humanitarian and non-humanitarian issues in Tigray region of Ethiopia.

Ethiopia tells U.S. to stop dictating its internal affairs

March 1, 2021March 1, 2021BEHAK

In response to the latest statement of US Secretary of State Mr. Antony J. Blinken, the Ministry of foreign Affairs of Ethiopia issued a statement urging the United States not to dictate its internal affairs.

Ethiopia allows joint investigations in Tigray

February 26, 2021BEHAK

The Government of Ethiopia invites foreigners to collaborate and conduct joint investigation about the alleged crimes committed in Tigray Region during the rule of law operations being undertaken by the Ethiopian army in Tigray region.

Ethiopian government issues statement on Tigray Region

February 25, 2021BEHAK

The Government of Ethiopia issued a statement on Tigray Region expressing its concern over “unsubstantiated and politically motivated misinformation that is being extensively shared by several actors about the situation in Tigray.”

Infrastructure restoration efforts in Tigray slow, says Ethiopian rights commission

February 11, 2021NBE

The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC/Commission) stated that the slow progress of efforts to restore the infrastructure and to fully resume social and administrative services in Tigray Region is exposing residents and internally displaced persons to further human rights violations.

UN agency receives reports of rising hunger in Tigray

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021newbusinessethiopianews

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) said on Tuesday that it is “receiving reports of rising hunger and malnutrition in Tigray”. Tigray Region is recently liberated from the stronghold of Tigray peoples Liberation Front (TPLF) militias by the federal army.