Sudan’s eastern al-Qadarif state closed its border on November 6 with Ethiopia amid military operation in the Tigray region, citing “security tensions.” Ethiopia’s federal government has announced a six-month state of emergency in Tigray, which gives it broad security powers. Internet and communications lines have been blacked out in the region, according to local reporters….
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EU urges Ethiopians to de-escalate
“The EU is monitoring the unfolding events in Ethiopia, in particular military action around Tigray, with deep concern”, – the European External Action Service (@eu_eeas) spokesperson stated, while reacting upon the reported military operations taking place in the north of Ethiopia on November 4, Wednesday. “All parties must act to reduce tension and de-escalate the…
Tigray region counts ballots
Tigray region held regional elections on September 9, in spite of protests of the federal government and increasing political tensions in Ethiopia. Polling stations are now closed in Tigray without major incidents. Counting ballots has already started. #TigrayElection2020 #Ethiopia pic.twitter.com/fK1gYtt77j — Ethiopian News (@ethioNews) September 9, 2020 While Prime Minister Abiy has ruled out military…
EU calls Ethiopians for inclusive dialogue
«The EU calls all sides to restrain from violent reactions, and appease tensions» said the European External Action Service spokesperson, while commenting on the situation in Tigray region of Ethiopia, where the elections to the regional 190 seats parliament were declared unilaterally, refusing to postpone them due to pandemic sanitary restrictions. The Tigray electorate intends…
EU committed to stablity of Ethiopia
“The EU is a committed and reliable partner of Ethiopia, and we attach great importance to the stability and unity of the country, which is crucial for the whole of Horn of Africa” the European External Action Service (EEAS) spokesperson said, commenting on the recent political events in the country in the context of the…
Tigray region elections controversy
Ethiopia’s Tigray region plans to hold elections, its leading party announced, setting it on a collision course with the federal government in Addis Ababa and imposing strain on the country’s fragile unity. Ethiopia’s Tigray region plans to hold elections, its main party said, setting it on a collision course with the federal government and testing…
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