Five reasons why Ethiopia is at war with itself, again
To our dismay, however, fighting escalated last week in the Amhara region. There are five main reasons why the country found itself on a war path for the umpteenth time. Territorial AmbitionsSecond, when the war in Tigray began in November 2020, the first to act were the Amhara special forces and militias. At the war’s outset, the Amhara forces took over the territories in and around Welkait and Raya from the Tigray region. Members of the special forces were given the option to join either the police or the army, or return to civilian life.
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August 14, 2023 16:56 UTC
Tigray faces “worst” locust invasion, requests international help
The Tigray Interim Administration has called for urgent assistance to combat what it says is possibly the worst desert locust invasion in recent memory, threatening the region. Getachew Reda, in a tweet posted today, appealed to the people of Tigray, the federal government of Ethiopia, and the international community to help address the “colossal challenge” posed by the locust invasion. According to the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), over 253,300 people with 33,000 hectares of land covered by crops in the Southern Zone of Tigray are at risk of locust infestation and loss of crop production. - Advertisement -Locust swarms that originated in Tigray have also spread to neighboring areas. On August 4th, OCHA reported sightings of solitary adult locusts affecting five woredas or districts in the Afar Region—Abaala, Euwa, Kunneba, Megale and Yalo.
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August 14, 2023 15:54 UTC
Ethiopian Airstrike on a Town Square in the Restive Amhara Region Kills 26, Health Official Says
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — An airstrike on a crowded town square in Ethiopia’s restive Amhara region killed at least 26 people and wounded more than 55 others, a senior health official said Monday, days after authorities asserted that calm had been restored in the area. This time, “there has been widespread arrest of civilians who are of ethnic Amhara origin,” the rights commission said. One lawyer said he visited seven schools and police stations last week where “hundreds” of people were held. The other lawyer, citing police sources, said 3,000 people had been arrested in Addis Ababa. The federal government said only 23 people have been arrested under the state of emergency in Addis Ababa.
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August 14, 2023 15:48 UTC
At least 26 dead in Ethiopia explosion amid intensifying conflict
(CNN) — At least 26 people have been killed in an explosion in the town of Finote Selam in northwestern Ethiopia, amid heavy fighting between government forces and a local militia group. The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) expressed “grave concern” over heavy fighting between the two groups beginning August 3 “following months of tension and sporadic clashes,” it said in a statement Monday. The Ethiopian government declared a six-month state of emergency in the Amhara region on August 4 after days of clashes. The United Nations “called on all sides to respect human rights and take steps to deescalate the situation,” noting that “previous states of emergency have been accompanied by violations of human rights” in a statement Friday. CNN has reached out to the federal government, the Ethiopian National Defense Forces, and the Amhara regional government for comment.
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August 14, 2023 15:48 UTC
No extraction mission planned for Ethiopians with Jewish roots, minister says
Aliyah and Absorption Minister Ofir Sofer says there is no extraction mission being planned out of Ethiopia’s Gondar for locals who say they have Jewish roots. Ethiopia has thousands of people who say they have Jewish roots but are not eligible to immigrate under that law. That group, known as Falasha, is descended from Ethiopian Jews who converted to Christianity under duress in the 19th century. In 1992, Beta Israel Ethiopians living in Israel began lobbying for their Falasha relatives who had stayed behind to be allowed to immigrate. In a statement about Sofer’s meeting, his office sidesteps the issue by referring only to immigration under the Law of Return.
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August 14, 2023 15:09 UTC
Suspected air strike kills two dozen people in Ethiopia’s Amhara region
The conflict is Ethiopia’s biggest security crisis since a two-year civil war in the northern Tigray region ended in November. A suspected air strike in Ethiopia’s Amhara region has killed at least 26 people, a hospital official says, as a state-appointed rights group detailed widespread killings of civilians since fighting broke out this month. Ethiopia’s government denies the allegations by Fano, an informal militia that backed federal forces during the Tigray war. The suspected strike hit the town centre of Finote Selam on Sunday, said the hospital official, who asked not to be named for security reasons. In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital, there have also been widespread arrests of civilians of ethnic Amhara origin, it said.
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August 14, 2023 15:07 UTC
World Athletics Championships 2023 preview: Full schedule and how to watch
Tola returns to defend his men’s marathon title barely four months after his third-place finish at the 2023 London Marathon in 2:04:59. Japan’s Toshikazu Yamanishi is the favourite for a third consecutive world 20km walk title. Pushing the limits at the marathonHow and where to watch the 2023 World Athletics Championships NBC Sports is the exclusive rights' holder of the 2023 World Athletics Championships in the U.S.. Track and field fans in Europe can follow and watch the action and through Warner Bros. Athletics fans in the UK can watch it on the BBC. Sony Liv app and the website will live stream the championships in in many countries in South Asia.
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August 14, 2023 14:24 UTC
Ethiopian Envoy Felicitates Pakistan On 76th Independence Day
"As we join in your celebrations, we reflect upon our shared cultural and political values and common goals that bind our two great nations together," the ambassador remarked in his message on the Independence Day. "During my stay in Pakistan, I have been deeply impressed by the rich tapestry of history and culture that defines this resilient nation. He assured the Pakistani nation of his unwavering commitment to further strengthening and deepening the bilateral relations between the two countries. "The exchange of knowledge, experiences, and appreciation of each other's cuisine and culture has been an enlightening journey for me. Pakistanis are a lovely nation, and I am grateful for the friendship and cooperation extended to me during my tenure here," the ambassador remarked.
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August 14, 2023 14:24 UTC
At Least 26 Killed in Drone Strike in Ethiopia's Amhara Region
Health workers say at least 26 civilians were killed in a drone strike in a town in Ethiopia’s Amhara region. The attack Sunday took place in the central town of Finote Selam, in the West Gojam Zone of Ethiopia’s Amhara region. A doctor at Finote Selam Hospital who spoke on the condition of anonymity said injured people started arriving around midday. Essential supplies for saving lives, including oxygen tanks, have been running short due to roadblocks in the area, according to health workers in Finote Selam. The commission also said that civilians were subject to beatings and killings in many areas of Bahir Dar, the capital city of Amhara region.
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August 14, 2023 14:10 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines Expands UK Operations with New London-Gatwick Service
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's premier carrier, is all set to re-establish its presence at London-Gatwick with a thrice-weekly service beginning November 21, 2023. This new route is primed to provide uninterrupted connectivity across Ethiopian Airlines’ extensive global routes, covering the Americas, Far East, Africa, and Asia. Mr. Henock Woubishet, the Area Manager for UK & Ireland, highlighted the significance of the UK market for Ethiopian Airlines. “With the addition of London-Gatwick, Ethiopian will now cater to London Heathrow, Gatwick, and Manchester Airports. Stephanie Wear, VP of Aviation Development at London Gatwick, warmly welcomed Ethiopian Airlines back, recognizing them as a valuable addition given their stature as Africa's largest carrier.
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August 14, 2023 14:09 UTC
Ethiopian adds London-Gatwick to its UK network
Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it will commence a thrice weekly services to/from London-Gatwick starting from November 21, 2023. We give high regards to our Heathrow services and now we are excited to add Gatwick to our vast global network. Mr. Henock Woubishet, Area Manager UK & Ireland commenting on the new service said, “The UK is a strong and important market for Ethiopian. “Ethiopian will now serve London Heathrow, Gatwick, and Manchester Airports.”Stephanie Wear, VP Aviation Development, London Gatwick said, “We are delighted to welcome Ethiopian Airlines back to London Gatwick this winter. “As the largest carrier in Africa, this is an excellent addition to our network and adds a valuable, direct connection to Eastern Africa.
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August 14, 2023 14:04 UTC
Ethiopian airstrike on a town square in the restive Amhara region kills 26, health official says
FILE - Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, left, accompanied by House speaker Tagesse Chafo, right, addresses the parliament in the capital Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Nov. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/File)FILE - Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, left, accompanied by House speaker Tagesse Chafo, right, addresses the parliament in the capital Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Nov. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/File)A senior health official says an airstrike on a crowded town square in Ethiopia’s restive Amhara region has killed at least 26 people and wounded more than 55 othersNAIROBI, Kenya -- An airstrike on a crowded town square in Ethiopia’s restive Amhara region killed at least 26 people and wounded more than 55 others, a senior health official said Monday, days after authorities asserted that calm had been restored in the area. The other lawyer, citing police sources, said 3,000 people had been arrested in Addis Ababa. The federal government said only 23 people have been arrested under the state of emergency in Addis Ababa.
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August 14, 2023 13:44 UTC
Suspected air strike kills 26 in Ethiopia’s Amhara region
(Adds missing word)NAIROBI (Reuters) – A suspected air strike at the weekend in Ethiopia’s Amhara region killed at least 26 people, a hospital official said on Monday, as a state-appointed rights group detailed widespread killings of civilians since fighting broke out this month. Ethiopia’s government denies the allegations by Fano, an informal militia that backed federal forces during the Tigray war. Spokespeople for the government, the military and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed did not respond to requests for comment on Monday about the suspected air strike or EHRC’s statement. The suspected strike hit the town centre of Finote Selam on Sunday, said the hospital official, who asked not to be named for security reasons. The hospital official said four people died at the hospital and another 22 either at the scene or on their way to hospital.
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August 14, 2023 13:34 UTC
Ethiopian Jews demand Israel rescues thousands from war-torn Gondar
Israel carried out a rescue operation on Thursday, evacuating over 200 Israeli and Ethiopian citizens from Ethiopia due to violent clashes between the Ethiopian Army and the FANO militia. Three planes transported Israeli citizens, Jewish Agency staff, Project TEN volunteers, and eligible immigrants to Israel. The operation was a joint effort between the Prime Minister's Office and The Jewish Agency, led by Jewish Agency security officers. Ethiopian Jews land in Israel, June 1, 2022 (credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)A moral obligation for the Ethiopian Jewish community's safetyAlamo, who was instrumental in galvanizing the movement, emphasized, "While Israel has historically demonstrated its ability to rescue Jews in times of crisis, we found ourselves in a situation where the response seemed insufficient. The Ethiopian Jewish community was in distress, and it was our moral obligation to ensure their safety and well-being."
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August 14, 2023 13:28 UTC
Suspected air strike kills 26 in Ethiopia's Amhara region
NAIROBI (Reuters) - A suspected air strike at the weekend in Ethiopia's Amhara region killed at least 26 people, a hospital official said on Monday, as a state-appointed rights group detailed widespread killings of civilians since fighting broke out this month. Ethiopia's government denies the allegations by Fano, an informal militia that backed federal forces during the Tigray war. Spokespeople for the government, the military and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed did not respond to requests for comment on Monday about the suspected air strike or EHRC's statement. The suspected strike hit the town centre of Finote Selam on Sunday, said the hospital official, who asked not to be named for security reasons. The hospital official said four people died at the hospital and another 22 either at the scene or on their way to hospital.
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August 14, 2023 12:31 UTC