In our March 26, 2021 discussions with President Isaias Afwerki during my visit to Asmara, the government of Eritrea has agreed to withdraw its forces out of the Ethiopian border. The Ethiopian National Defense Force will take over guarding the border areas effective immediately.
26 Mar 2021
Statement from Prime Minister Abiy on Discussions with Eritrea’s President Isaias
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights have agreed to conduct a joint investigation into the alleged human rights violations and abuses, committed by all parties in the context of the Tigray conflict, as part of the much-needed accountability process for the victims.
26 Mar 2021
EHRC and UN to jointly investigate alleged Human Rights Violations in Tigray
The Embassy of Ethiopia would like to reiterate the Government’s enduring commitment to rebuild and rehabilitate the Tigray Region by ensuring that urgent humanitarian needs are addressed. The Embassy appeals to the international community and development partners to stand with Ethiopia at this critical time by helping augment the Government’s lifesaving efforts.
25 Mar 2021
Statement to Channel 4 News on IDPs and the Humanitarian Situation in Tigray
The Embassy remains deeply concerned at reports of alleged human rights violations in Tigray and condemns, in the strongest terms, any acts of violence directed towards civilians. The Government of Ethiopia is committed to thoroughly investigating these very serious allegations and bringing the perpetrators to justice.
25 Mar 2021
Statement to BBC News on Alleged Human Rights Violations in Tigray
The Embassy of Ethiopia rejects, in the strongest terms, dangerous allegations of an ongoing “campaign of genocide” and “ethnic cleansing” in the Tigray Region. Such unsubstantiated allegations neither secure justice for the victims of these alleged crimes nor do they ensure accountability from perpetrators.
23 Mar 2021
Statement to Channel 4 News on Allegations of “Genocide” and “Ethnic Cleansing” in Tigray
The Embassy remains deeply concerned by allegations of the use of “rape as an instrument of war”. The Government maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards rape and sexual violence, which constitute grave violations of human rights, and is treating these allegations with the utmost seriousness.
18 Mar 2021
Statement to Channel 4 News on Sexual Violence against Women in Tigray
Following the announcement that Ethiopia will be added to the UK Government's 'red list' from 4:00 am on Friday, 19 March 2021, Ethiopian Airlines has made necessary adjustments to its UK (Heathrow and Manchester) operations until further notice.
16 Mar 2021
Ethiopian Airlines Statement on Ethiopia being added on ‘Red List’
The Embassy would like to reiterate the Government’s commitment to restoring and strengthening essential services in the Tigray Region. However, it should be made clear that the Tigray Region sustained significant infrastructural damage and disruption as forces loyal to the TPLF retreated from federal forces during the early days of the law enforcement operation. This caused critical disruption to essential…
15 Mar 2021
Statement to BBC News in response to MSF’s report on the status of health facilities in Tigray