News: Gov’t obstruction hampers human rights investigations, says Ethiopian Human Rights Council
Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Human Rights Council (EHRCO) revealed this week that its efforts to investigate alleged human rights violations in Ethiopia have been severely impeded by obstruction from governmental authorities. In a statement released yesterday, the Council outlined the systematic and growing barriers it has faced in trying to investigate reported rights violations through on-site monitoring and interviews. However, the Council has faced silence, rejections, or outright refusal to accept letters of request from police, security, and detention authorities. While some engagement has occurred, such as the Oromia Attorney General Office recently granting prison access, EHRCO says overall restrictions on information sharing and permission for its work remain the norm. The statement concludes by urging the federal and regional governments to refrain from impeding EHRCO’s operations and to contribute to ensuring respect for human rights by enabling the independent monitoring and fact-finding role of the Ethiopian Human Rights Council.
Source:Ethiopian News
December 08, 2023 10:14 UTC
Ethiopia: Thousands in Dasenech distrirct left homeless after devastating flood
A devastating flood which hit the south Omo region of Ethiopia nearly three weeks ago has left many residents homeless and in need of assistance. The flood in Akodogol village of Dasenech distrirct was caused by the sudden rise of the Omo River. Heavy rains in the highlands of south and southwest Ethiopia caused the river to overflow and flood 34 administrative wards and seven islands in the Dasenech Woreda region of South Omo since late October. Lolinga Ashote, a 30-year-old mother of six from Delerele Kebele, recalled the night when the flood swept away her home and village. Ephrem said the community had suffered due to drought because of failed rainy seasons, and now the flood had destroyed almost everything they had.
Source:Ethiopian News
December 08, 2023 10:03 UTC
Top Ethiopian Official Blames Government for Failure of Tanzania Negotiation
Taye Dendea ,State Minister in the Ministry of Peace. Regarding the peace negotiation between the Ethiopian government and the “Oromo Liberation Army,” he recalled, “I remember when I was engaging people in Gebre Gurecha. The State Minister also addressed the situation in the Oromo region, stating that his government has failed to deliver on its promises, and the situation in the region is unbearable. The second round of negotiations between the Ethiopian government and OLA in Tanzania last month concluded without an agreement. The third round of negotiation is anticipated, but the timeframe remains unspecified.
Source:Ethiopian News
December 08, 2023 07:40 UTC
Ethiopian gov’t arrest 97 including politicians, Labels Anti-War Peaceful Protest as “Terrorism”
This disclosure coincided with reports of arrests of coordinators of an Anti-War peaceful demonstration in the capital, Addis Ababa. The Ethiopian government’s Joint Security Task Force further claimed an endeavor to “infiltrate armed groups into Addis Ababa” and reported that it seized firearms. It implicates the Anti-War peaceful protest and its organizers, indirectly accusing the planned peaceful demonstration participants affiliated with various opposition political parties. Moreover, the task force alleged that the intention was to target innocent civilians under the guise of a peaceful protest. The government calls their move ” a terrorist plan to create turmoil and violence in Addis Ababa.
Source:Ethiopian News
December 08, 2023 07:40 UTC
Ethiopia Embassy Celebrates 18th Nations, Nationalities & Peoples’ Day
(@ChaudhryMAli88)The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) in Islamabad celebrated its 18th Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Day on Thursday in presence of a large number of Ethiopian Diaspora in Pakistan, media, civil society and friends of EthiopiaISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 7th Dec, 2023) The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) in Islamabad celebrated its 18th Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Day on Thursday in presence of a large number of Ethiopian Diaspora in Pakistan, media, civil society and friends of Ethiopia. The day was celebrated colorfully at the Embassy with a national zeal and fervour. Speaking on the occasion, Ethiopian Ambassador Jemal Beker Abdula said the people of Ethiopia were celebrating the 18th Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Day of Ethiopia today. He said the government FDR Ethiopia was committed to defend its sovereignty, diversity and aspiration of its nations. “Today, Ethiopia is a symbol of peace and stability in the Horn of Africa and our Prime Minister is leading the efforts to promote national unity in Ethiopia,” he added.
Source:Ethiopian News
December 08, 2023 06:58 UTC
West Philadelphia couple serving up Ethiopian food from their homeland at Amsale Café
Art of Aging: West Philly couple Bellew Asfa and Gomege Achamyeleh serving up Ethiopian food from their homeland at Amsale CaféBellew Asfa and Gomege Achamyeleh opened Amsale Café in June of 2022 on the 4800 block of Walnut Street in West Philadelphia. WEST PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- If you've never had Ethiopian food, Bellew Asfa and Gomege Achamyeleh are happy to introduce you. They opened Amsale Café in June of 2022 in West Philadelphia. She works back of the house as chef, but she's also co-owner of Amsale Café, along with her husband, Asfa. Amsale Café is a second act for both of them.
Source:Ethiopian News
December 08, 2023 04:02 UTC
EIH’s Subsidiaries Generate 250bln Birr in First Quarter Revenue – Ethiopian Monitor
1 min readADDIS ABABA – Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), a national sovereign fund, managed to generate close to 250 Billion Birr in first-quarter revenue from state-owned companies in its portfolios. CEO Abdurahman Eid Tahir presented the EIH first quarter performance report to the parliament’s Public Enterprises Standing Affairs Committee Wednesday. Ethiopian Investment Holdings has also reported a 36.5 Billion Birr in gross profit. “Together with CBE, three companies contributed 87 percent of the profit recorded in the first quarter,” the CEO said. While 23 enterprises in EIH portfolio record positive financial performance, Ethiopian Mineral Corporation, Ethiopian Pulp and Paper Factory, and Ethiopian Sugar Industry Group continue to incur losses.
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December 08, 2023 02:33 UTC
Ethiopia's call for foreign investment in its banking sector comes with strings
The NewsADDIS ABABA — Ethiopia’s central bank is fast-tracking the rollout of a new legal framework to spur foreign competition in the local banking sector while simultaneously imposing strict limits on the role of foreign players. Ethiopia’s government is keen to benefit from foreign investment but wants to prevent smaller local banks from being swallowed up by larger foreign rivals. The Ethiopian banking sector is valued at around 2.4 trillion Birr (almost $43 billion), according to Addis Ababa-based investment firm Cepheus Growth Capital. Both cases highlight the difficulty of this moment for foreign entrants to Ethiopia’s banking sector. “Is it foreign currency or efficiency the government wants from foreign banks?
Source:Ethiopian News
December 08, 2023 01:18 UTC
Ethiopia: Africa Must Stand Together to End Ethiopia's Conflict
analysisImmediate action is needed to prevent the Amhara conflict from extending regionally. Ethiopia's Amhara region has been the epicentre of political violence and armed conflict, with Fano ethnic militias clashing with the federal government since April this year. However, its armed forces and ethnic militias joined the federal government in the war against Tigrayan forces. The Amhara forces are also alarmed about the status of Wolkayt and Raya's contested territories. The instability and ongoing war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Force in Sudan could also influence the trajectory of Ethiopia's armed conflict.
Source:Ethiopian News
December 08, 2023 00:33 UTC
Ethiopian embassy celebrates 18th nations, nationalities & peoples’ day
Islamabad: The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) in Islamabad has celebrated its 18th Nations, Nationalities and People’s Day here on Thursday in esteemed presence of a large number of Ethiopian diaspora in Pakistan, media, civil society and friends of Ethiopia, says a press release. The day was celebrated colorfully at the Embassy of FDRE Ethiopia in Islamabad with a national zeal and fervour. Cultural performances and Ethiopian coffee ceremony were put on the display to promote diverse culture of the FDR Ethiopia. Jemal Beker Abdula, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the FDR Ethiopia to Pakistan addressing on the occasion of the 18th Nations, Nationalities and People’s Day in Islamabad embassy on December 7, 2023. — Facebook/Ethiopia Embassy IslamabadSpeaking on the occasion, Jemal Beker Abdula, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the FDR Ethiopia to Pakistan, said the people of Ethiopia were celebrating the 18th Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Day of Ethiopia.
Source:Ethiopian News
December 08, 2023 00:16 UTC
Former Congressman Tapped as Democratic Candidate in Special Election to Replace George Santos
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi will be the Democratic nominee in next year's special election to replace ousted congressman George Santos, New York Democrats announced Thursday. Potential GOP nominees for the special election include retired police detective Mike Sapraicone, Air Force veteran Kellen Curry and Nassau County legislator Mazi Pilip, an Ethiopian-born Jewish woman who served in the Israeli military, among others. In local elections last month, Republicans won several races on the island, including contests in the Santos district. The special election was called at a time of potential upheaval for New York’s congressional districts. If the lines are redrawn, that could make the special election in February possibly the last to play out in the district's current borders.
Source:Ethiopian News
December 07, 2023 22:51 UTC
Former congressman tapped as Democratic candidate in special election to replace George Santos
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi will be the Democratic nominee in next year’s special election to replace ousted congressman George Santos, New York Democrats announced Thursday. Potential GOP nominees for the special election include retired police detective Mike Sapraicone, Air Force veteran Kellen Curry and Nassau County legislator Mazi Pilip, an Ethiopian-born Jewish woman who served in the Israeli military, among others. In local elections last month, Republicans won several races on the island, including contests in the Santos district. The special election was called at a time of potential upheaval for New York’s congressional districts. If the lines are redrawn, that could make the special election in February possibly the last to play out in the district’s current borders.
Source:Ethiopian News
December 07, 2023 22:25 UTC
Ethiopia embassy celebrates 18th Nations, Nationalities & Peoples’ Day
ISLAMABAD - The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) in Islamabad has celebrated its 18th Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Day here on Thursday in esteemed presence of a large number of Ethiopian Diaspora in Pakistan, media, civil society and friends of Ethiopia. The day was celebrated colorfully at the Embassy of FDRE Ethiopia in Islamabad with a national zeal and fervour. Cultural performances and Ethiopian coffee ceremony were put on the display to promote diverse culture of the FDR Ethiopia. Jemal Beker Abdula, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the FDR Ethiopia to Pakistan, said the people of Ethiopia were celebrating the 18th Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Day of Ethiopia. “Today, Ethiopia is a symbol of peace and stability in the Horn of Africa and our Prime Minister is leading the efforts to promote national unity in Ethiopia,” he added.
Source:Ethiopian News
December 07, 2023 21:51 UTC
Egypt’s foreign minister, UN chief discuss need for permanent Gaza ceasefire
Izzat El-Reshiq, who is in exile abroad, urged international human rights organizations to intervene to show what happened to the men and help secure their release. A similar number of men, also semi-naked, were crammed into the back of a truck nearby. Some Palestinians said they recognized relatives in the images circulating on social media and denied they had any links to Hamas or any other group. Reshiq said the men had been captured at a school in Gaza that was being used as a shelter after weeks of Israeli bombardments that have displaced many Gazans. APPEAL TO HUMAN RIGHTS GROUPSHamas held Israeli forces responsible for the lives and safety of the detained men, Reshiq added.
Source:Ethiopian News
December 07, 2023 21:35 UTC
Egypt’s foreign minister looks to build on strategic relationship with US
US President Joe Biden spoke separately by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Jordan’s King Abdullah on Thursday. Israel said its forces killed a number of gunmen in Khan Younis, including two who emerged firing from a tunnel. The United States and ally Israel oppose a cease-fire, saying it would only benefit Hamas. Blinken is due to meet top diplomats from Arab states, including Egypt, on Friday in Washington. There are many “legitimate military targets” remaining in south Gaza, including “much if not most” of the Hamas leadership, Finer said at the Aspen Security Forum in Washington.
Source:Ethiopian News
December 07, 2023 18:51 UTC