Saudi Arabia denounces ‘misleading’ report on Ethiopian migrant killings
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Thursday denounced a report accusing the kingdom´s border guards of killing hundreds of Ethiopian migrants since last year, branding it “politicised and misleading”. The New York-based group Human Rights Watch on Monday said Saudi border guards had fired “like rain” on Ethiopians trying to reach Saudi Arabia from Yemen. HRW accused the Saudi guards of using explosive weapons as part of attacks that appeared to be “widespread and systematic”, and said the killings may amount to crimes against humanity. The report sparked global outrage after its publication, although a Saudi government source quickly dismissed the allegations as “unfounded and not based on reliable sources”. In 2015, Saudi Arabia mobilised a military coalition in an effort to stop the advance of Iran-backed Huthis in Yemen, who had seized the capital Sanaa from the internationally recognised government the previous year.
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August 25, 2023 04:00 UTC
BRICS adds Saudi, UAE among six new members; Modi backs further expansion
BRICS adds Saudi, UAE among six new members; Modi backs further expansionShare This News Story:JOHANNESBURG : Leaders of the BRICS group of developing nations on August 24 invited six countries, including Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates, to join, in a move aimed at growing the clout of a bloc that has pledged to champion the “Global South”. More than 40 countries have expressed interest in joining BRICS, say South African officials, and 22 have formally asked to be admitted. PM Modi congratulated Ramaphosa for the successful summit and said India has always fully supported the expansion of BRICS membership. PM Modi said: “India has always supported the expansion of BRICS. India has always believed that adding new members will strengthen BRICS as an organisation and it will give our shared efforts a new impetus.
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August 25, 2023 03:56 UTC
Ethiopia PM hails BRICS entry as ‘great moment’
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hailed the announcement Thursday that his country would be among six new members of the BRICS club of emerging nations. FRANCE 24's Clothilde Hazard reports from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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August 25, 2023 01:22 UTC
Police officer stabbed, 10 arrested at Tel Aviv protest over hit-and-run case
Police said an officer was stabbed and 10 people were arrested at a protest in Tel Aviv on Wednesday night against law enforcement’s handling of a probe into a deadly hit-and-run that killed a boy several months ago. The officer who was stabbed was moderately wounded and taken to Tel Aviv’s Ichilov Hospital for medical treatment, police said. On Wednesday, the demonstrators blocked a main highway in Tel Aviv to protest police’s handling of the case. Police said the protesters attacked officers when they began dispersing them from the Ayalon Highway using stun grenades and water cannons. On Monday morning, dozens of demonstrators gathered outside the state prosecutor’s office in Tel Aviv to protest.
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August 24, 2023 20:57 UTC
Long after Ethiopia truce, sexual assaults by soldiers continue, report says
Sexual violence was rampant on both sides, but particularly among regional militias and troops from neighboring Eritrea, both allied with the central government. The report also says that of the sexual violence cases against minors that were examined by the researchers, 95 percent occurred after the peace accord. Eritrean troops in particular were accused of attacks against Tigrayan civilians and engaging in sexual violence. Asked during a February visit to Nairobi about crimes attributed to his troops, Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki dismissed them as fabrications. In fact, the report says that of the sexual violence cases against minors that were examined by the researchers, 95 percent came after the peace accord.
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August 24, 2023 20:55 UTC
Over 4 million displaced in Ethiopia, says UN migration body
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August 24, 2023 20:30 UTC
Saudi Arabia, Iran among six nations invited to join BRICS
Talks of expansion have dominated the three-day annual summit of major emerging economies in Johannesburg. Johannesburg, South Africa – Saudi Arabia and Iran are among six countries invited to join BRICS as new members next year, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced on the final day of a summit of the group that considers itself a counterweight to Western powers. Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have been invited to join as full members from January 1 next year. Other BRICS countries were initially more ambivalent, but leaders came out in vocal support of the plan this week. The grouping of emerging economies has been in formal existence for 15 years.
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August 24, 2023 19:45 UTC
Riyadh denies reports of aggression against Ethiopians on border with Yemen
Riyadh, on Thursday, denied that Saudi border guards assaulted Ethiopians who attempted to enter the Kingdom, Anadolu Agency reports. The official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) quoted an official source which asserted that such reports are “unfounded and based on unreliable sources”. A recent report by the Human Rights Watch (HRW) claimed Saudi authorities carried out “mass killings” against Ethiopian migrants. The border guards “used explosive weapons and shot people at close range, including women and children,” it said. READ: Ethiopia says it will investigate alleged migrant killings with Saudi Arabia
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August 24, 2023 19:44 UTC
Saudi denounces 'misleading' report on Ethiopian migrant killings
Saudi denounces 'misleading' report on Ethiopian migrant killingsA source from the Kingdom said Saudi authorities were committed to upholding human rights principlesFile photoBy AFP Published: Thu 24 Aug 2023, 10:09 PMSaudi Arabia on Thursday denounced a report accusing the Kingdom's border guards of killing hundreds of Ethiopian migrants since last year, branding it "politicised and misleading". The New York-based group Human Rights Watch on Monday said Saudi border guards had fired "like rain" on Ethiopians trying to reach Saudi Arabia from Yemen. The report sparked global outrage after its publication, although a Saudi government source quickly dismissed the allegations as "unfounded and not based on reliable sources". In a new statement on Thursday, a Saudi government source "denounced the raising of false allegations by some organisations about the Kingdom and the publication and promotion of politicised and misleading reports in the context of malicious media campaigns that are repeatedly raised for suspicious goals and objectives," the official Saudi Press Agency reported. The source said Saudi authorities were committed to upholding human rights principles and had previously provided medical care to "groups of people who were subjected to gunshot wounds by armed groups to push them to enter the Kingdom by force".
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August 24, 2023 19:43 UTC
UN: + 16,800 Cholera Cases Reported in Ethiopia Since July
"...the Amhara region remains of the highest concern, with reports of more than 2,700 cases..."The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said more than 16,800 cholera cases and 212 related deaths have been reported in Ethiopia since mid-July. In its latest situation update issued late Tuesday, OCHA said the ongoing cholera outbreak affects Amhara, Oromia, Sidama, the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples regions (SNNP) and Somali regions of Ethiopia, with recent reports of cholera cases from Afar, Benishangul Gumz and Dire Dawa. The report also shows the concern over other healthcare challenges in Ethiopia, including measles and malaria. Last week, #Ethiopia���� concluded a 10-day #cholera vaccination campaign in the three most affected regions - Oromia, Sidama and SNNP – with technical support from @WHO. OCHA stated that more than 1.7 million malaria cases, including 200 deaths, were reported from 1,035 districts as of the end of July.
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August 24, 2023 19:32 UTC
News Update: Ethiopia joins BRICS as the bloc welcomes six new members
Effective 01 January, 2024, six countries will formally become full members of the BRICS, further strengthening its global presence. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who is currently attending the BRICS summit, expressed his excitement on Twitter about Ethiopia’s official inclusion in the group. He tweeted, “a great moment for Ethiopia as the BRICS leaders endorse our entry into this esteemed group”. Putin has chosen Sergey Lavrov, the Foreign Minister of Russia, to represent him at the BRICS. On 29 June, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Ethiopia has officially applied to become a member of the BRICS bloc, a group of developing nations.
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August 24, 2023 19:31 UTC
Scores of Women and Girls Were Sexually Assaulted After Peace Deal in Ethiopia's Tigray, Study Shows
The Tigray conflict killed hundreds of thousands of people and left untold thousands of women and girls with the trauma of sexual assault. With most health facilities destroyed or looted as Ethiopian forces battled Tigray fighters, many women and girls were left without treatment for months. A collaborator on the study, he has spoken with hundreds of women and girls and said not one feels healed. Overall, 76% of the 304 women and girls whose cases were reviewed were sexually assaulted by multiple people, often three or more. Now Ethiopia wants a United Nations inquiry ended, too, human rights experts say.
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August 24, 2023 18:50 UTC
BRICS Summit 2023 Highlights — 'Fruitful And Historic': PM Modi Hails Summit As He Departs For Greece
UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan appreciated the “vision of the BRICS leadership” after his country was invited to join the BRICS grouping and said that his country looks forward to working with BRICS for the benefit of all. "We respect the vision of the BRICS leadership and appreciate the inclusion of the UAE as a member to this important group. We look forward to a continued commitment of cooperation for the prosperity, dignity and benefit of all nations and people around the world," he tweeted.
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August 24, 2023 18:22 UTC
Envoys of Egypt, UAE, Argentina and Ethiopia applaud BRICS expansion, recognise India's integral role
Ambassadors from these nations spoke to WION to extend their heartfelt gratitude to India for its instrumental support. By focusing on the long-term implications of UAE's entry into BRICS, the ambassador reinforced the importance of mutual cooperation between the two nations. He described the UAE's membership in BRICS as "an important milestone within the broader context of the UAE's commitment to mutually beneficial multilateral engagement." This historical context showcased Ethiopia's longstanding commitment to international cooperation, reinforcing its readiness to contribute within the BRICS framework. This acknowledgment stood as a testament to the bilateral friendship that played an integral part in Argentina's accession to BRICS.
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August 24, 2023 18:20 UTC
Ethiopian small-scale avocado farmers are turning to the Spanish market
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August 24, 2023 18:16 UTC