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News: Amidst deepening security crisis in Benishangul-Gumuz state, Rights Commission calls for “immediate action” to ensure civilians’ safety
Addis Standard staff Addis Abeba, October 01/2021 – The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has called on the federal government and the local command post “to take immediate action” to strengthen the security situation in Metekel and Kamashi zones of the Benishangul-Gumuz regional state. The Commission’s statement came despite repeated …
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News analysis: Benishangul Gumuz region defends the presence of special forces from other regions in Metekel Zone, says they are to maintain peace, protect the GERD
By Siyanne Mekonnen @Siyaanne Addis Abeba, September 15/2021 – The regional special forces of Gambella, Sidama and Southern Nations, Nationalities and People’s Region (SNNPR) are also deployed to Bulan woreda of the Metekel Zone in Benishangul Gumuz region, the head of the peace building and security affairs bureau, Abiyot Alboro …
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News Analysis: Amhara State deploys its forces to neighboring Benishangul Gumuz state; move follows recent killings of security forces by armed rebels
By Siyanne Mekonnen @Siyaanne Addis Abeba, September 13/2021 – Amhara special forces were deployed to Bulen woreda of the Metekel zone in Benishangul Gumuz regional state, Bulan woreda communication bureau announced on September 12. The communication bureau said that the Special forces from the neighboring Amhara state “were welcomed” by …