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”
"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."
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
19 women detained with their young children in Metekel zone in connection with ongoing security interventions
Alleged attacks resulted in killing of hundreds of IDPs, including children sheltered in health facilities & schools in Afar's Galikoma kebele