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March 2021

Abiy Ahmed’s Vilification of Amhara & Amhara Regional Force

Mesfin Arega March 26, 2021 “Amhara nationalism is dangerous for Ethiopia” (Abiy Ahmed) ”Failed coup in #Ethiopia’s Amhara state was an attempt by ethnic nationalists to restore Amhara hegemony over all of Ethiopia that existed for several centuries prior to 1991.  That dream is now permanently dead.” (Herman Cohen) “The numerous tribes who inhabit the […]

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Ethiopian PM arrives in Eritrea for two-day visit

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Dr. Abiy Ahmed, arrived in Asmara in mid-morning hours today for a two-day working visit. Eritrea’s President Isaias Afwerki accorded warm welcome to the Prime Minister and his delegation on their arrival at Asmara’s International Airport, according to Yemane Gebremeskel, Eritrea’s Minister of Information . The two sides will discuss further enhancement

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Investigation into Grave Human Rights Violations in Aksum City Report on Preliminary Findings

Introduction In its January and February, 2021 reports on the human rights situation in Tigray, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC/the Commission), indicated that it has received reports of loss of lives, bodily and mental injury, instances of gender-based violence, looting and other human rights violations, including in areas of Tigray which it has not

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Tell Congress About the Massacres of Amharas Across Ethioipia!

Tell Congress About the Massacres of Amharas Across Ethioipia!

Write to your U.S. Representative and Senators about these atrocities – join our Call to Action! Dear Ethiopian-Americans, We need your help to let Congress know that Amharas are under attack across Ethiopia!  Congress needs to hear from the diaspora about the recent and ongoing massacres of Amharas in Ataye and Welega. They also need to learn

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Sudan backs UAE mediation in disputes with Ethiopia

Sudan had previously proposed four-party mediation over the dam involving the African Union, the European Union, the United States and the United Nations. The proposal was not backed by Ethiopia. The Arab Weekly Wednesday 24/03/2021 KHARTOUM–Sudan’s cabinet has backed an initiative for the United Arab Emirates to mediate in a dispute over Sudan’s border with

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Eritrea Forces Deployed in Disputed Sudan-Ethiopia Area, UN Says

Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) — Eritrean forces are present inside disputed territory that straddles the border between Ethiopia and Sudan, according to the United Nations. The deployment in the so-called al-Fashqa triangle comes amid escalating tensions between Ethiopia and Sudan over control of the area of fertile farming land. “The conflict along the border between Sudan

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“EVERY LIFE MATTERS” Hiwot Abebe

By: Hiwot Abebe Mekuanent E-mail: afomith@gmail.com Ethiopia is an ancient country ruled by kings and kings of kings. The kings ruled with tribal modalities and by-laws offered by religious institutions. No constitutional procedures were maintained for centuries. It was Emperor Haile Selassie who proclaimed the 1930 Constitution, which was later revised in 1955. Though it was a

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Ethiopia’s leader says atrocities reported in Tigray war

By RODNEY MUHUMUZA March 23, 2021 KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ethiopia’s leader on Tuesday said atrocities have been reported in Tigray, his first public acknowledgment of possible war crimes in the country’s northern region where fighting persists as government troops hunt down its fugitive leaders. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed also admitted, after repeated denials by

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