German Africa Foundation announces jury unanimously voted to award him highest award of its kind in Germany in recognition for “his lifelong advocacy for human rights in Ethiopia”
Food & cash shortages, high cost of available food & other basic supplies, & interruption of transportation services still affect region
Between May 16-August 20, joint investigation team conducted investigations in Mekelle, Wukro, Samre, Alamata, Bora, Maichew, Dansha, Maikadra, Humera, Gondar, Bahir Dar, & Addis Ababa
Agency for Refugees and Returnees Affairs to widen assisted urban status to some Eritrean refugees residing in Mai Ayni and Adi Harush camps
During the security crisis that followed musician Hachalu Hundessa’s assassination on June 29th, 2020, people died in gruesome killings, others suffered physical and mental injuries, property destruction as well as displacement and harassment. The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) investigated human rights violations across the region during the three days of unrest that ensued. This...
Unlawful incidents and arrests which have intensified particularly since 29 June, 2021
Appointments in line with recently amended EHRC establishment Proclamation No. 1224/2020, followed public nomination process through independent nomination committee which included the participation of civil society representatives
EHRC calls for nationwide policies and efforts of recovery and rehabilitation of post-conflict areas to be child-centred
EHRC Chief Commissioner, team visit detention facility at Federal Police Commission Criminal Investigation Bureau to monitor conditions, treatment of detainees
EHRC study finds women taking part in elections face various forms of psychological, physical, economic and sexual violence