Today, Amnesty International has released its report on allegations related to the incidents in the city of Axum. The report raises serious issues that should be of great concern but, obviously, the methodology employed in producing the report has its own limitations.
26 Feb 2021
Press Statement on the Amnesty International Report on Alleged Incidents in the City of Axum
Humanitarian agencies have now been provided unfettered access to Tigray. The Government will continue bringing all perpetrators to justice following thorough investigations into alleged crimes in the region through our Federal institutions. International technical assistance and collaboration on joint investigations are welcome.
26 Feb 2021
Unfettered humanitarian access and joint investigations in the Tigray Region
On the night of November 4, 2020, the Tigray People`s Liberation Front (TPLF) organized and commanded the Special Police Force of Tigray, the militia and its secretly organized treasonous members of the national army to massacre and capture the Northern Command of the Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF). Following this treasonous act, the government was forced to engage in a…
25 Feb 2021
The Mai Kadra Genocide: Perpetrators Acting as Victims
Updates on recent developments in Tigray. The Government of Ethiopia strongly wishes to reiterate its commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of its citizens in Tigray and advises all actors to beware of the misinformation campaign launched against it by those with hidden political motives.
24 Feb 2021
Updates on Tigray Region
Ethiopia is the latest destination to be awarded the WTTC Safe Travels Stamp following major steps implemented by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism last year to ensure safety for residents, travellers, and workers and businesses in the tourism value chain, and revive the sector after the COVID-19 pandemic.
5 Feb 2021
Ethiopia receives WTTC’s Safe Travels Stamp
The Federal government takes its responsibility to citizen safety and well-being seriously and is committed to ensuring that vulnerable communities in the Tigray region are provided the necessary humanitarian assistance. Reports to the contrary are results of a misinformation campaign by those that are bent on undermining the Federal government.
11 Dec 2020
Humanitarian Assistance in Tigray Region
On Wednesday, 25th November 2020, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, H.E. Mr Demeke Mekonnen, met and held discussions with his British counterpart, The Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP, to deliver a message from the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, H.E. Dr Abiy Ahmed.
26 Nov 2020
Deputy Prime Minister assures UK Government of Commitment to Ensure Peace and Security of the People of Ethiopia
The Federal Government is committed to responding to the needs of citizens in the Tigray Region expeditiously. In partnership with the relevant agencies, the government will continue to extend protection and humanitarian assistance to those in need.
26 Nov 2020
Developments on Humanitarian Assistance in Tigray Region