Press Release
Appointment of Deputy Chief Commissioner, Commissioners for Human Rights thematic areas
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
Press Release
Tigray Region: Need for urgent measures to ensure the safety and security of civilians
In addition to restoring basic social services, transparency & clarity on current security & humanitarian situation a crucial immediate step
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EHRC, OHCHR to conduct joint investigation in Tigray with view to credible accountability process
Probe to look into human rights violations for initial period of three months
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Oromia: Law enforcement operation should be lawful
EHRC expresses serious concern over treatment of detainees across Oromia
EHRC Quote
World Press Freedom Day message from EHRC
Despite progress, journalists continue to face threats, intimidation & detentions
EHRC Quote
EHRC welcomes support of UN Security Council for joint investigation in Tigray
EHRC, OHCHR agreed to launch probe in Tigray
EHRC Quote
Amhara and Oromia regions: Attacks, counter-attacks against civilians
Incidents emanate from deep-rooted sociopolitical and institutional problems
EHRC on the News
Ethiopia’s human rights chief: ‘It’s not an easy ride for us. We get a lot of heat ’ - Financial Times
'Lawyer and activist Daniel Bekele has led investigations of atrocities while navigating a complex political situation'
Report
Investigation into Grave Human Rights Violations in Aksum - Preliminary Findings
Preliminary findings on grave human rights violations shows death of more than one hundred victims
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Tigray Region: Grave human rights violations committed in Aksum calls for a comprehensive human rights investigation
Widespread human rights violations constitute grave contraventions of applicable international and human rights laws and principles