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Ethiopian Human Rights Commission names meeting hall head office after Mesfin Woldemariam

“Professor Mesfin Woldemariam’s success in introducing concept of human rights & establishing first Ethiopian organization that works on human rights should take particular importance in recalling his many contributions” – Daniel Bekele The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is pleased to announce that it will be naming the meeting hall at its Headquarters in Addis

October 9, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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Civil Society Organizations Agency set to start paperless service

The Ministry of Innovation and Technology is advocating for all government organizations to give paperless services Among the institutions, one organization included in is a civil society organization. Ato Fasikaw Molla, Deputy Director mentioned, ” from now on the agency will be giving all services in paperless service, The digitized method will also assist the

October 8, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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UN open meeting on Peace and Security in Africa

At the open meeting,  Ambassador Taye Atske provided the major reasons the Government of Ethiopia have for the expelling of the 7 members of United Nation emphasizing the government of Ethiopia is not it under any legal obligation to justify its decision due to its fundamental elements of prerogative to determine who enters, remain and

October 7, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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Inauguration day 2014 highlights: A sigh of uncertainty as the New Chapter begins

Abiy Ahmed (Ph.D.) was sworn in as the prime minister on Monday, kicking off the day of fanfare that stood stark with supporting crowds at the edge amid heightened security after the insurrection in Irrecha celebration at the Meskel square. A star-studded, the largely calm celebration began following H.E President Sahle- Work Zewde opening remarks,

October 6, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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Ministry of Peace calls for aid assistance

An estimated 4.5 million people have been affected due to the attacks in Amhara and Afar regions due to conflicts with Tigray People Liberation Front (TPLF) following the Ethiopian government’s decision for a unilateral ceasefire. More than 550 thousand people have recently been displaced from their homes, in addition to those already in the camps

September 15, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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Update on joint UN and Ethiopia Human Rights Commission investigation on Tigray

Between May 16-August 20, the joint investigation team conducted investigations in Mekelle, Wukro, Samre, Alamata, Bora, Maichew, Dansha, Maikadra, Humera, Gondar, Bahir Dar, & Addis Ababa. The joint investigation by the UN Human Rights Office and the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) into alleged violations of human rights, humanitarian and refugee law committed by all

September 10, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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TPLF must stop using the humanitarian card to mislead the International community

The government of Ethiopia has continued its commitment to work closely with humanitarian operators by coordinating and facilitating the movement of humanitarian aid to the Tigray region. Since the declaration of the unilateral humanitarian ceasefire, several hundreds of trucks loaded with food and non-food item including improved seeds, fertilizers, and fuel have continued to reach

September 7, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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Alemayehu Eshete, The Ethiopian Elvis dies at 80

Alemayehu was a star, a performer, and a soul shaker that moved every crowd and every stage he possessed. The legend was born in Jimma, Ethiopia, in 1941. While attending high school, he tried to run away from his family, to leave for the United States, convinced he had a shot in Hollywood. But due

September 7, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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Huawei Awards ICT Competition Ethiopia 2021 Winners

Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology infrastructure and smart devices, today announced the winners of the ICT Competition Ethiopia 2021, entitled “Connection, Glory, and Future”. The competition was officially launched on 26th May, following Huawei’s strategy to develop Ethiopia’s ICT talent and innovation ecosystem. The awarding ceremony of the national final,

August 26, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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Japan extends 2.7 million dollar to Ethiopia for food assistance.

The government of Japan granted aid from economic and social development programs, provision of rice amounting to 300 million Japanese yen, 2.7 million dollars of worth rice to the federal democratic republic of Ethiopia. The food assistance is approximately 3300 tons of Japanese rice. The aid is provided through the food assistance program to combat

July 28, 2021 • By Addis Insight