Addis Abeba — The Ethiopian government has strongly criticized a recent statement made by Alice Wairimu Nderitu, the Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, labeling her remarks on the situation in Ethiopia as "irresponsible and reckless." Furthermore, the Ethiopian government expressed disappointment in Nderitu, who is entrusted with the crucial mandate of preventing genocide, for making unsubstantiated allegations and inflammatory remarks. The government's statement strongly urged Nderitu to retract her inaccurate portrayal of Ethiopia's human rights situation and her assessment of the alleged failure of the Tigray ceasefire. She highlighted risk factors for genocide and atrocities in Ethiopia and called upon the international community to address the situation. Concluding her statement, Nderitu called for an immediate end to the widespread violations committed by all parties since November 2020, emphasizing the importance of accountability to address the ongoing instability in Ethiopia.
