The commission is an independent entity mandated toĬonduct investigations to establish the facts and the circumstances surroundingĪlleged violations and abuses committed by all parties during Ethiopia's current conflict which has been going on since November 2020. In the country’s capital, Addis Ababa, for the first work visit since its The UN Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia is However, the signing of a deal to export grains has brought hope that those disruptions could be resolved soon. Imports 40% of its wheat from Ukraine, however, that wasĭisrupted because of the Russia-Ukraine war. The reckless western policy of the so-called green transition which he saidĭiscriminates the classic energy sources. Which announced sanctions undermining the availability of food in the market’’Īdded that the increase of the price of fertilisers was caused by what he called Russian operation rather due to absolutely inadequate reaction of the west Situation in Ukraine did additionally affect the food market but not because of Trillions of dollars to buy food without any substantial reason. Remarks to diplomats on Wednesday, he said the problems with the international food market started at the beginning of the pandemic and pre-date the Ukraine war. He met Ethiopian officials and representatives of diplomatic corps.
Soaring global food prices and fuel crisis, whilst on a trip to Ethiopia as part of a six-day Africa tour. Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has said western countries are to blame for the Some tens of thousands of civilians are believed to have been killed in the war, while millions others are in a desperate need of aid.ĮPA Copyright: EPA Mr Lavrov (pictured left) held a press conference with his Ethiopian counterpart, Demeke Mekonnen Hassen Image caption: Mr Lavrov (pictured left) held a press conference with his Ethiopian counterpart, Demeke Mekonnen Hassen The war has been fought outside the world's media glare after journalists were denied access to areas affected by the conflict.
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The arrests were made in the capital, Addis Ababa, and five other regions, including Tigray.ĬPJ said the intent to control the narrative of the war had been a major driver behind the increased hostilities towards the press. Of the press, has called Ethiopia one of the worst jailers of mediaĪ brutal civil war being fought in the country's northern Tigray region has acceleratedĪt least 63 journalists and media professionals have been jailed since November 2020 when the war started - eight of whom remain behind bars, according to the group. Last year, BBC Africa Eye followed the journey of Ethiopian migrants to Saudi Arabia:ĪFP Copyright: AFP CPJ says dozens of journalists have been arrested since 2020 Image caption: CPJ says dozens of journalists have been arrested since 2020Ĭommittee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), a US-based group advocating for the freedom Hundreds of thousands of Ethiopian migrants - some of whom are undocumented - are
Mistreating Ethiopian migrants after reports accused them of holding detainees The Saudi authorities had previously denied Of being unwilling to facilitate their freedom and repatriation.Īddis Ababa as well as the Ethiopian consulate in Jeddah have not responded to The migrants accused the Ethiopian government However, they found themselves in a detention centre where some are To the BBC said they hoped they would enjoy their freedom and be able to return Of crimes including possession of illicit substances. Have spent between five and 15 years in prison after they were convicted
The Ethiopian government launched a year-long campaign to repatriate 100,000 migrants from the oil-rich country. That they were transferred from prison to a squalid detention centre. Been convicted of various crimes in Saudi Arabia have said they are not able to return home despite finishing their sentences.
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