ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopia's government security forces killed at least 45 civilians in a massacre in Amhara state in late January, the independent state-affiliated Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said Tuesday. A statement said the EHRC had confirmed "the identity of at least 45 civilians who were extrajudicially killed by government security forces for allegedly 'supporting Fano'," an ethnic Amhara militia. The killings in the town of Merawi follow months of clashes last year between Ethiopia's military and Fano, a "self-defense" militia. The United States last week said it was deeply concerned by reports of "targeted civilian killings" in Merawi and called for an independent investigation. In September, the EHRC accused federal government forces of carrying out extra-judicial killings in Amhara, and mass arbitrary detentions in the region and elsewhere.

Ethiopia’s human rights watchdog says government forces carried out a massacre of civilians last month in Amhara state. The Human Rights Commission said it had identified at least 45 civilian deaths, although the number was most likely higher as it couldn’t investigate fully. The commission said victims had been targeted for allegedly supporting an ethnic Amhara militia. Eyewitnesses said they’d seen people shot dead on the streets as soldiers fought rebels in the town of Merawi. Human rights groups have expressed concerns about a state of emergency in Amhara which has given the security forces increased powers.

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By Chris TaylorNEW YORK (Reuters) – When you think of business travel, you might think of typical locations like London or New York City or Dubai. While Samuelsson first shot to fame as executive chef of New York City staple Aquavit, today he heads up a family of restaurants that includes Red Rooster Harlem. And Samuelsson recently launched the restaurant Marcus Addis in the land of his birth. IDEAL COFFEE SPOTEthiopia is said to be the birthplace of coffee, so experiencing the traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony is a cultural must in Addis. Tomoca Coffee (Seychelles St.), Hadero Coffee (Jacros – Salite Mehret Rd.

Every Ethiopian church houses a covered tabot, which is regarded as sacrosanct and must be seen only by the priest. In July 2018 the Ethiopian government called for the restitution of the Abbey’s tabot. An Abbey spokesperson tells The Art Newspaper: “The Dean [David Hoyle] and Chapter has decided in principle that it would be appropriate to return the Ethiopian tabot to the Ethiopian Church. We are currently considering the best way to achieve this, and we are in ongoing discussions with representatives of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. In 2007, the head of the Ethiopian Orthodox church, Abune Paulos, travelled to London to meet the abbey’s receiver-general and to call for the return of the tabot.

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(Alliance News) - Shares in Kefi Gold & Copper PLC rose on Tuesday, after the company noted progress on the multi-party financing package for its Tulu Kapi gold project. This followed Kefi's announcement that financing arrangements for its 95%-owned Tulu Kapi gold project in western Ethiopia was nearing completion. In January, Kefi received confirmation of conditional final credit committee approval from its lead lender. In October, Kefi received formal confirmation from the Ethiopian national bank of the details for the operation of offshore banking by its operating subsidiary Tulu Kapi Gold Mines Share Co. As the company awaits the drawdown of the USD320 million project funding, it has commenced launch preparations for Tulu Kapi.

By Makini BriceWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats will try to whittle away Republicans' razor-thin majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in a New York special election on Tuesday to fill the vacancy created by Republican George Santos' ouster from the chamber. The House plans to vote on that measure again, hoping the return of No. Santos was expelled by the House in a historic vote after a nearly 11-month tenure, when his fellow lawmakers ejected him over criminal corruption charges and allegations of misspending campaign money. Though the district supported Biden in the 2020 election, Republicans in the New York area are considered to have a formidable turnout operation and swept a number of congressional seats there two years ago. "Ms. Pilip points out there's a problem, there's a problem, there's a problem.

GREAT NECK, N.Y. — Tuesday’s special election in New York’s 3rd Congressional District might do more than replace disgraced GOP former Rep. George Santos in the House. It could also have implications beyond Long Island, from the House majority to November’s elections. Here are five things to watch as voters head to the polls, which close at 9 p.m. House majority implicationsThe GOP holds a paper-thin House majority that got even thinner after Santos’ expulsion. We're going to encourage people safely to go to vote," Pilip told the crowd.

An unusual special election in New York City’s suburbs on Tuesday could be a bellwether in the fight for control of Congress. Former U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, a Democrat, faces off with Republican Mazi Pilip, a county lawmaker, in a race for a House seat that became vacant when George Santos was expelled from Congress. The unusual midwinter election became necessary after Santos was ousted by his colleagues in December, partway through his first term. Suozzi counterattacked Pilip on abortion, saying she couldn’t be trusted to protect abortion rights in places like New York where it remains legal. In their only debate before the election, Suozzi pushed Pilip to further clarify her position on abortion, asking her whether she is “pro-choice."

Mazi Melesa Pilip and Tom Suozzi made their closing cases to Long Island and Queens voters Monday, on the eve of their ultracompetitive special House election for the seat vacated by George Santos. “He’s a talker — excellent talker; he’s really good on that — I am a person of action,” Pilip told the station, referring to Suozzi, a former three-term congressman. Suozzi, a 61-year-old centrist and Long Island lifer, gave up his seat representing the district to stage a doomed run for governor in 2022. New York City’s cavernous, tent-style migrant shelter at the Creedmoor Psychiatric Center sits within the House district, which sprawls from eastern Queens out across Long Island’s tony North Shore. “That’s appalling,” Suozzi told the station.

A Boeing 737 Max 9's fuselage door plug blew off mid-flight on an Alaska Airlines plane on Jan. 5. The following is an examination of how the fallout from the Boeing 737 Max crisis will affect shareholders:This Isn't Boeing's First GroundingBoeing has had issues with its 737 Max airplanes for several years now. How the Crisis Could Affect Boeing's StockWhile existing 737 Max 9s can still fly, the FAA is restricting Boeing's production of the aircraft. Investors in airline stocks overall shouldn't be overly concerned about the fallout from the Boeing 737 Max 9 incident. Boeing's 737 Max crisis may impact Boeing's stock price but not necessarily those of airline stocks, or the stock market as a whole, in the long run.

Rescue efforts are under way in a remote village in northern Ethiopia where more than 20 artisanal miners are trapped inside a cave. It’s been three days since a narrow cave collapsed on the miners in the Delanta district. Local officials are uncertain about the exact number of the trapped miners, who were looking for precious opal gemstones. The officials said that in a previous incident, a miner was found alive after he was buried inside the cave for seven days. He is among hundreds of of locals trying desperately to free more than 20 miners who became trapped in a cave three days ago while looking for opals.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and Somaliland president Muse Bihi Abdi signed the MoU in Addis Abeba on 01 January 2024 (Photo: Screenshot)Addis Abeba – Somaliland has unequivocally rebuffed a recent statement made by Somalia regarding the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ethiopia and Somaliland. It asserts that the MoU signifies a “sovereign decision made by two independent nations” and is not contingent upon the approval of a third party. In response to Somalia’s assertions, Somaliland has accused Somalia of flagrantly disregarding international law and “the inherent right to self-determination” of Somalilanders. Furthermore, it underscored that the MoU respects the territorial integrity of all involved parties and fosters peaceful relations and cooperation. In addition, Somaliland has urged Somalia to “relinquish outdated assertions” concerning its status and to honor the collective will of Somaliland’s populace.

EPSE, the Ethiopian Petroleum Supply Enterprise, has compensated the Dire Dawa city administration for the construction of the nation's 14th oil depot. The fuel depot, spanning 16,000 square meters and with a capacity of 300 million liters, is now operational. The Dire Dawa depot aims to streamline operational activities by serving as a hub for unloading oil from Djibouti and distributing it nationwide. Over the years, EPSE has maintained a consistent supply of gasoline, kerosene, light fuel oil, and heavy fuel oil, primarily procuring products via Djibouti due to Ethiopia's landlocked status. EPSE collaborates with international partners like Kuwait Petroleum Cooperative and Sudan Petroleum Corporation, utilizing the Dire Dawa oil depot for distribution.