All sides in Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict have violated international human rights, some of which may amount to crimes against humanity, a new report states. Extra-judicial executions, torture, rape, and attacks against refugees and displaced people were documented. A joint investigation by the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) and the UN Human Rights Office said there… Continue reading Nov 2021. Ethiopia Tigray Fighting
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Jun 2021. Ethiopia and Human Rights
There was a time when a report by Ethiopia’s human rights commission was a staid affair, its findings offering window-dressing for hand-wringing donors and legal cover to the government. Between 2013 and 2017 the commission systematically “whitewashed human rights violations through compromised methodologies, dismissing credible allegations”, according to a 2019 Amnesty International study that accused… Continue reading Jun 2021. Ethiopia and Human Rights
Apr 2021. Ethiopia Dam Dispute
The Egyptian president has warned of “severe regional consequences” if his country’s water supply is impacted by a giant hydropower dam under construction in Ethiopia. “I say once again no one can take a drop from Egypt’s water and if it happens there will be inconceivable instability in the region,” said President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi.… Continue reading Apr 2021. Ethiopia Dam Dispute
Dec 2020. The Ethiopia Tigray Conflict
Before shelling by Ethiopia’s army ripped through Humera in early November, life in the airy, agricultural city in Tigray was idyllic, says Brhane Haftu, a geography teacher. “I was rich, not because of money, but happiness. I had my home, my own cellar, my TV, my kitchen, my refrigerator,” says the 31-year-old, flipping through pictures… Continue reading Dec 2020. The Ethiopia Tigray Conflict
Jun 2020. The Egypt and Sudan Agreement
June 2020. Sudan has warned against escalation and urged further negotiations with Egypt and Ethiopia over the construction of a controversial dam on the Blue Nile river by Addis Ababa. Tensions are running high between the three countries after recent talks failed to produce a deal on the filling and operation of the $4.6bn Grand… Continue reading Jun 2020. The Egypt and Sudan Agreement