Reports continue of severe human rights violations against Eritrean refugees in Ethiopia’s #Tigray region including killings, abductions, forced returns to Eritrea. Action to stop abuses and give access to humanitarians is needed — now. My statement 👇🏻 https://t.co/FBvwg73sCy — Filippo Grandi (@FilippoGrandi) January 14, 2021“I am very worried for the safety and well-being of Eritrean refugees in those camps”, said UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi. “Refugees arriving on foot to Shire town in Tigray are emaciated, begging for aid that is not available”, recounted the High Commissioner. “Safe access and swift action are needed now to save thousands of lives at risk”.

Source: Ethiopian News January 14, 2021 22:52 UTC