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Ethiopia peace minister arrests for being critical of PM Abiy held for suspected coup plot

Ethiopia peace minister arrests for being critical of PM Abiy held for suspected coup plot

Reuters December 12, 2023 Reuters Ethiopia’s state minister of peace has been fired and arrested on accusations he conspired with rebel groups to overthrow the government, state media reported on Tuesday. The move against Taye Dendea, a senior member of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s party, follows a series of social media posts he has made […]

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Urgent Appeal to Halt UAE’s Drone Supply in Ethiopian Crisis

Urgent Appeal to Halt UAE’s Drone Supply in Ethiopian Crisis

December 11, 2023 Your Excellency, Ambassador Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations 315 E 46th Street New York, NY 10017, United States Your Excellency, Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba, Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, D.C. 3522 International Ct NW #100, Washington, DC 20008,

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Ethiopian authorities detain Ethio News chief editor Belay Manaye without charge

Ethiopian authorities detain Ethio News chief editor Belay Manaye without charge

CPJ Nairobi, December 4, 2023—Ethiopian authorities should unconditionally release Belay Manaye, chief editor of Ethio News, who has been detained without explanation for three weeks, the Committee to Protect Journalists said on Monday. On November 13, a group of uniformed police officers and other security personnel in civilian clothes arrested Belay in the capital, Addis

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Identifying the Drone-Launched Munitions Used in Ethiopian Air Strikes

Identifying the Drone-Launched Munitions Used in Ethiopian Air Strikes

Amnesty International In a very short period of time, since armed conflict broke out in the country’s northern Tigray region in November 2020, the Ethiopian Air Force has become a major operator of the world’s second-tier armed drone platforms. Produced by Turkey, China, and Iran, these aircraft are affordable, effective, and (most importantly) available for

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Urgent Appeal for Resolute Action: Abiy Ahmed’s Regime’s Relentless Brutality in the Amhara Region Amid Global Apathy

Urgent Appeal for Resolute Action: Abiy Ahmed’s Regime’s Relentless Brutality in the Amhara Region Amid Global Apathy

Bruke Lemma, PhD “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good people to do nothing.” – Edmund Burke The unyielding brutality of Abiy Ahmed’s regime in the Amhara region remains unchecked. Recent surges in drone activities have led to more frequent civilian casualties, including women, children, and the elderly. These atrocities

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Ethiopia: United Nations Special Adviser warns of heightened risk of genocide and related atrocity crimes

Ethiopia: United Nations Special Adviser warns of heightened risk of genocide and related atrocity crimes

UNITED NATIONS PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Ethiopia: United Nations Special Adviser warns of heightened risk of genocide and related atrocity crimes amid increased violent clashes in Tigray, Amhara, Afar and Oromi   New York, 10 October 2023 – The United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Alice Wairimu Nderitu, is alarmed

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Molla Melaku: a brave warrior, a tribute to his valor in Fano life and unwavering courage

Molla Melaku: a brave warrior, a tribute to his valor in Fano life and unwavering courage

ፋኖን እወዳለሁ፥ ፋኖንስ አልጠላ፣ ተኳሽ እወዳለሁ፥ ተኳሽም አልጠላ፣ ሲደክመኝ አርፋለሁ፥ በጎፈሬው ጥላ። ፋኖ አገሩ ገባ፥ ሳይሰናበተኝ፣ እሸኘው ነበረ፥ ምንም ቢታክተኝ።   Author Contact Information: Girma Berhanu (Professor) Department of Education and Special Education University of Gothenburg, Sweden E-mail: Girma.Berhanu@ped.gu.se This is the story of a brave warrior, Molla Melaku, a tribute to his valor and a testament to his commitment to Fano. It is an appreciation to his uunwavering courage. The story stands

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Ethiopia in Crisis under Abiy Ahmed’s Fascist Regime put 28 million People in need

Ethiopia in Crisis under Abiy Ahmed’s Fascist Regime put 28 million People in need

 International Rescue Committee For the second year in a row, Ethiopia ranks as number two on the IRC’s Watchlist – making it one of the top countries most at risk of worsening humanitarian need in 2023. Prolonged drought in the southeast of the country, continued economic stresses, and the impact of conflict in northern Ethiopia, Oromia

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Israel and the Occupied Territories: Evacuation order of Gaza triggers catastrophic humanitarian consequences

Israel and the Occupied Territories: Evacuation order of Gaza triggers catastrophic humanitarian consequences

ICRC – News Release 13 Octobre 2023 Geneva (ICRC) — Nothing can justify the horrific attacks Israel suffered last weekend. Our hearts go out to people who lost family members or are worried sick about loved ones taken hostage. We reiterate our call for their immediate release and stand ready to conduct humanitarian visits. But

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Our urgent priority must be halt hate speech and incite genocide in Ethiopia -UN

Our urgent priority must be halt hate speech and incite genocide in Ethiopia -UN

After the shocking statement of the minister of Education ,Berhanu Nega’s shocking report, the ongoing discussion  on failure of Ethiopian education is essential and necessary provided that we know first the most priority issue for Ethiopia is avoiding  the possible genocide foretold  by UN  experts  this week. The  bottomline now  is that our nation Ethiopia

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Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Comeback Urgently, Abiy Ahmed’s Grand Show: Concentration Camps, Death Machines, Extreme Poverty, and More!

Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Comeback Urgently, Abiy Ahmed’s Grand Show: Concentration Camps, Death Machines, Extreme Poverty, and More!

Bruke Lemma, PhD   “The tyrant is a child of Pride who drinks from his sickening cup recklessness and vanity, until from his high crest headlong he plummets to the dust of hope.” — Sophocles As always, I strive to avoid subjecting myself to Abiy Ahmed’s speeches, but I couldn’t resist hearing about his recent

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