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News: Rights Commission expresses concern for civilians after killing of 29 people in east Wollega, Oromia state in two separate attacks
Addis Abeba, September 24/2021 – The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has expressed concerns over the security situation of civilians in Kiramu Woreda, in East Welega Zone of Oromia regional state after the killing of 18 people in Boka Kebele on September 17 and 18 in three related attacks. Similarly, …
Full text: Pres. Biden’s Executive Order on Imposing Sanctions on Certain Persons With Respect to the Humanitarian and Human Rights Crisis in Ethiopia
Full text By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) (NEA), sections 212(f) and 215(a) of the …
News: German Africa Foundation gives its annual highest award to Ethiopia Rights Commissioner
Addis Abeba, September 15/2021 – The German Africa Foundation (DAS) has announced today that the jury unanimously voted to award Dr. Daniel Bekele with DAS’ highest award in Germany in recognition for “his lifelong advocacy for human rights in Ethiopia”. The Foundation’s statement also recognized the key role Daniel Bekele …