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Amhara Region: Deliberate attacks against civilians in Kobo
Reports state allegations of deliberate attacks against civilians including shelling, house to house searches & killings, looting & destruction of infrastructure
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EHRC congratulates Chief Commissioner Daniel Bekele on receiving prestigious German Africa Award for 2021
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”
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Statement by Chief Commissioner, Daniel Bekele - 48th session of the Human Rights Council
"The joint investigation by EHRC & UN Human Rights Office into alleged violations committed by all parties to the conflict in Tigray has concluded its field work & the team is currently analysing the full range of information collected."
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Tigray Region: Ensure uninterrupted and improved provision of humanitarian assistance to civilians
Food & cash shortages, high cost of available food & other basic supplies, & interruption of transportation services still affect region
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Update on joint UN and Ethiopian Human Rights Commission investigation on Tigray
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
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Benishangul-Gumuz Region: Detentions and unlawful arrests
19 women detained with their young children in Metekel zone in connection with ongoing security interventions
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EHRC deploys team to Afar region, urges all parties to uphold IHL obligations in wake of renewed hostilities in Amhara region
Alleged attacks resulted in killing of hundreds of IDPs, including children sheltered in health facilities & schools in Afar's Galikoma kebele
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Afar & Somali regions: Loss of life & displacement
Conflict flared up in Gedamaytu city on July 24
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Urban refugee status for Eritrean refugees in Tigray will reduce risk
Agency for Refugees and Returnees Affairs to widen assisted urban status to some Eritrean refugees residing in Mai Ayni and Adi Harush camps
Daniel Bekele, Dr.