Human rights groups want a moratorium on demolitions and forced evictions of informal settlements under COVID-19Coronavirus is changing the world in unprecedented ways. Authorities in the capital began destroying the informal settlements near Bole International Airport in February. LAND GRAB IN A CRISISCity authorities say some Ethiopians are now abusing the global crisis to seize land that is not theirs. Families were not given any notice, said the group, nor had authorities consulted residents in line with international laws. The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission called for a moratorium on forced evictions of informal settlements until the pandemic was under control and the state of emergency lifted.

Source: Ethiopian News April 29, 2020 12:24 UTC