The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) on Saturday added to UN calls for "urgent measures" to protect and assist civilians in Tigray, where damage to key infrastructure is exacerbating the imminent threat of famine caused by the eight-month conflict. "The safety and security of civilians must remain a priority," the independent but government-affiliated EHRC said, urging "urgent measures". Originally published as UN and Ethiopian rights body demands civilians be protected

Source: Ethiopian News July 03, 2021 18:22 UTC