By Simon Marks|Blooberg
- . Ethiopia’s Financial Crisis: Exploring the $11.5 Billion Financing Gap
- Human Rights Violations: Criticism Against Attacks on Civilians
The United States has raised concerns regarding the ongoing human rights violations in Ethiopia, which could potentially affect its chances of receiving financial support from international lenders. This comes as the International Monetary Fund is planning a visit to Ethiopia to discuss an important bailout package.
The tactics employed by the federal army forces under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s leadership to suppress violent insurgencies have drawn increasing criticism. Numerous reports have emerged, accusing the forces of carrying out extrajudicial killings and conducting drone strikes, resulting in the loss of innocent civilian lives.
The State Department stated in an email that they are consistently observing the human rights conditions in Ethiopia to determine if there are significant violations that could impact US backing for international financial institution aid as per the International Financial Institutions Act. They expressed concern over ongoing reports of human rights violations in #Amhara and #Oromia involving both government and non-state entities.
The State Department stated in an email that they are consistently observing the human rights conditions in Ethiopia to determine if there are significant violations that could impact US backing for international financial institution aid as per the International Financial Institutions Act. They expressed concern over ongoing reports of human rights violations in #Amhara and #Oromia involving both government and non-state entities.
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