The genocide up North
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Clemens
Elder Lister
This is a good time for warmongers to conduct wars, all the countries in the world are on survival mode with the fight against Corona Virus, which makes them look inwards, at the same time the world prefect is busy dealing with a divisive election.
It's time AU acted or be disbanded since it has no tangible benefits.
Kasaman
Elder Lister
Pseudonyms
Elder Lister
Said by who?
Give us a credible source. Ama kapicha kamoja tu.
And then again, if Tigray government has required all citizens to take up arms against the Ethiopian government and they have, aren't those citizens now legitimate targets?
Mwalimu-G
Elder Lister
This was three days ago
UN refugee agency: Keep borders open for fleeing Ethiopians
© UNICEF/Zerihun Sewunet
The Tigray region faces some of the toughest development challenges in Ethiopia.
11 November 2020
Migrants and Refugees
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Wednesday that it is working with Sudanese authorities to help more than 7,000 refugees who have fled Ethiopia over the past two days, following major clashes in the Tigray region of the country.
The Office of UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and local authorities are screening and registering people arriving in Sudan.
“We are urging Governments in the neighbouring countries to keep their borders open for people forced from their homes,” said UNHCR Regional Bureau Director Clementine Nkweta-Salami.
Rising tensions
Since 2018, when Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was elected and merged several ethnically based regional parties into a single national force, regional and political tensions have risen, amidst an ambitious reform programme.
Violence erupted last week in Tigray involving federal and local forces, following the reported takeover of an army base in the Tigrayan capital, Mekelle, after which the Prime Minister ordered a military offensive.
In a statement issued at that time, the Secretary-General called for “immediate measures to de-escalate tensions and ensure a peaceful resolution to the dispute”.
Prior to that, dozens in the western Oromia region of the country were killed and injured during brutal attacks.
Preparations intensify
As Ethiopian refugees are also fleeing over the border into other countries, UNHCR is stepping up its preparations for emergency relief by working with governments and partners.
With thousands of refugees arriving at the Sudanese border in the space of 24 hours, and with the conflict appearing to escalate, UNHCR projected that the number is likely to rise sharply.
“This will require a significant mobilization of resources to address the needs of those seeking asylum”, the UN agency said.
Inside Ethiopia
Inside the country, UNHCR expressed deep concern for the more than 96,000 Eritreans who are living in four refugee camps and the host community living alongside them.
Moreover, they are also worried about 100,000 people in Tigray who were already internally displaced at the start of the conflict.
Mr. Nkweta-Salami said that UNHCR has asked Ethiopian authorities to “take steps that will allow us to keep providing assistance in safety to refugees and internally displaced within Tigray”.
On the ground
Meanwhile, many roads are blocked and electricity, phone and internet services are down, making communication nearly impossible, according to UNHCR.
And there is a shortage of fuel, while some shopping and banking services have halted, resulting in cash shortages.
While camps are not in the immediate conflict zone, due to their relative proximity to the fighting and the deteriorating situation, UNHCR remains worried about the safety of refugees and humanitarian workers.
Furthermore, access to refugees and others affected by the conflict remains a concern, including lack of access to border areas.
Pseudonyms
Elder Lister
This was three days ago
UN refugee agency: Keep borders open for fleeing Ethiopians
© UNICEF/Zerihun Sewunet
The Tigray region faces some of the toughest development challenges in Ethiopia.
11 November 2020
Migrants and Refugees
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Wednesday that it is working with Sudanese authorities to help more than 7,000 refugees who have fled Ethiopia over the past two days, following major clashes in the Tigray region of the country.
The Office of UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and local authorities are screening and registering people arriving in Sudan.
“We are urging Governments in the neighbouring countries to keep their borders open for people forced from their homes,” said UNHCR Regional Bureau Director Clementine Nkweta-Salami.
Rising tensions
Since 2018, when Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was elected and merged several ethnically based regional parties into a single national force, regional and political tensions have risen, amidst an ambitious reform programme.
Violence erupted last week in Tigray involving federal and local forces, following the reported takeover of an army base in the Tigrayan capital, Mekelle, after which the Prime Minister ordered a military offensive.
In a statement issued at that time, the Secretary-General called for “immediate measures to de-escalate tensions and ensure a peaceful resolution to the dispute”.
Prior to that, dozens in the western Oromia region of the country were killed and injured during brutal attacks.
Preparations intensify
As Ethiopian refugees are also fleeing over the border into other countries, UNHCR is stepping up its preparations for emergency relief by working with governments and partners.
With thousands of refugees arriving at the Sudanese border in the space of 24 hours, and with the conflict appearing to escalate, UNHCR projected that the number is likely to rise sharply.
“This will require a significant mobilization of resources to address the needs of those seeking asylum”, the UN agency said.
Inside Ethiopia
Inside the country, UNHCR expressed deep concern for the more than 96,000 Eritreans who are living in four refugee camps and the host community living alongside them.
Moreover, they are also worried about 100,000 people in Tigray who were already internally displaced at the start of the conflict.
Mr. Nkweta-Salami said that UNHCR has asked Ethiopian authorities to “take steps that will allow us to keep providing assistance in safety to refugees and internally displaced within Tigray”.
On the ground
Meanwhile, many roads are blocked and electricity, phone and internet services are down, making communication nearly impossible, according to UNHCR.
And there is a shortage of fuel, while some shopping and banking services have halted, resulting in cash shortages.
While camps are not in the immediate conflict zone, due to their relative proximity to the fighting and the deteriorating situation, UNHCR remains worried about the safety of refugees and humanitarian workers.
Furthermore, access to refugees and others affected by the conflict remains a concern, including lack of access to border areas.
But you said genocide.
Now you're talking about a number that can't even fill the lower terraces of Nyayo stadium fleeing across the border.
Which is which?
Mwalimu-G
Elder Lister
Ni hayo tu kwa sasa.
Field Marshal
Elder Lister
The Tigreans are the Kales of Ethiopia. Been in power for so long they think its their birthright despite the fact that they are only about 5% of the population. They are attacking every one, including the Ertreans. No genocide there.
imei2012
Elder Lister
Everybody seems to be forgetting that they are minority with tight grip on power for long time now that they are being realigned they are throwing a tantrum that its either them or they go secession way... Abiy amesema kitaeleweka uunyevalikua amedispatch special envoy steevo kilosh aende abiy akamueleza tuliza makende nanii.... Hata akiblock special sitting ya igad to discuss the matter!
Doc oga
Elder Lister
20% of Eritreans are of Tigre Ethnicity.
Field Marshal
Elder Lister
So?
Doc oga
Elder Lister
Now you know.