June 4 /2022 /ENA/ Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonen visited the activities underway to facilitate the smooth flow of humanitarian assistance to Tigray region. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonen visited the Serdo Checkpoint situated in Afar Region early this morning and held talks with senior federal and regional leaders. Demeke noted that over one million people have been displaced following the invasion of the terrorist group on Afar Region. According to him, the government is working with various stakeholders to supply humanitarian assistance to those affected by man-made and natural disasters in various regions. Demeke further stated that he learned from his visit that up to 200 convoys enter Tigray Region in a day after proper inspection and monitoring at the Serdo checkpoint.

Source: Ethiopian News June 05, 2022 05:13 UTC