A similar call was made last year by a collective of 24 local civil society organizations in connection with the Ethiopian New Year, which is celebrated every year on September 11. “This type of practice is not only against the rule of law, but also denies the role that civil society organizations should play for peace,” the group said of the inexplicable ban. The event was then held online, according to media reports, and the consensus statement by the group calling for peace was published later on. Civilians in the Tigray region are subjected to severe suffering and abuse due to the interruption of basic services and humanitarian aid due to the prolonged war. A similar call was made last year by a collective of 24 local civil society organizations in connection with the Ethiopian New Year, which is celebrated every year on September 11.

Source: Ethiopian News September 08, 2022 02:05 UTC