“Over the past week, we have seen alarming violence erupt in the Oromia region as well as in Tigray”, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet. Unaddressed violenceLast weekend, dozens were killed and injured during brutal attacks in the western Oromia region of the country. Tigray restrictionsEarly Wednesday morning, internet connections and telephone lines were cut throughout the Tigray region, hindering all communications networks, said the OHCHR statement. A vote of confidenceThe UN human rights chief called for “prompt, thorough, independent and impartial investigations into all of these incidents and for the Government to ensure those responsible are held accountable”. UN chief’s assurancesOn Wednesday, UN chief António Guterres expressed alarm over the reported armed clashes in the Tigray region.

Source: Ethiopian News November 06, 2020 21:45 UTC