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#Awi Today at 8:00 o'clock, in Awi Zone, Banja Woreda, a Bajaj that was traveling from Kidamaja town to Askuna collided with a Sinotruk, resulting in the deaths of 7 people, including the driver and 5 women. In the accident, one child survived, and two people were injured and sent to the hospital. The woreda police stated that the cause of the accident is being investigated. June 27, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106689

It was reported that 53 tons of gold were wasted in three years due to technology and professional gaps. At a workshop held today, Saturday, June 27, 2018 E.C., in Mekelle regarding opportunities and challenges in gold mining exploration in the Tigray region, Professor Miruts Hagos, who presented a 25-year strategic roadmap, stated that 35 tons of gold were extracted between 2015 and 2017 E.C. He pointed out that 53 tons of gold were wasted due to lack of technology and expertise, explaining that this shows the significant challenges facing the sector. According to the professor, the power gap between federal and regional governments in terms of licensing and administration of mineral exploration has prevented the sector from growing and developing properly. He suggested that some powers and responsibilities currently under the federal government should be transferred to regional governments to develop the sector in the next 25 years. Additionally, the existence of clear and integrated policies and strategies, amendment of existing proclamations and regulations, creation of a stable political and investment environment, and allocation of sufficient budget were presented as key solutions to strengthen the mining sector. Tikvah Ethiopia Mekelle June 27, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106687

The Ministry of Education has sent the annual timetable for the 2019 E.C. general academic year to all regional and city administration education bureaus. Accordingly, the registration period for new students for the 2019 E.C. academic year is known to take place from Nehase 26, 2018 E.C. to Pagume 05, 2018 E.C. It has been stated that education will start nationwide on Meskerem 05, 2019 E.C. (The full 2019 E.C. academic calendar prepared by the Ministry of Education and sent to all regional education bureaus is attached above.) Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106681

It was stated that the time it currently takes for any investor to open an Investor Brokerage Account in Ethiopia's newly developing capital market is tedious and needs to be improved. Dr. Tilahun Esmael, CEO of the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX), stated that the speed of the process is below what the investment industry expects. The CEO made this statement at a platform where the institution named "Prime Capital" officially announced its registration in the market. Dr. Tilahun urged institutions to speed up their operations and introduce new products. He said, "We must always be careful that our numbers in the market do not increase while our fruits remain below the trust and hope of the community." Mr. Idris Selman, Head of the Licensing and Registration Directorate of the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority, for his part, disclosed that out of the 18 capital market service providers licensed so far, eight have registered as trading members in the market. These include investment banks established within bank groups and privately, and securities market operators. The official also issued a strong warning about potential frauds in the market. He reminded that insider trading, fraudulent schemes, and false transactions are strictly prohibited by Proclamation No. 1248/2013. Mr. Idris stated that any individual participating in these illegal activities will face a fine of up to 350,000 Birr and severe imprisonment ranging from 7 to 15 years, and warned that institutions committing violations could face fines of up to 2 million Birr and license revocation. The authority stated that it has established a digital monitoring system and special investigation units to control this and has started operations. Tikvah Ethiopia, June 27, 2018 E.C. Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106678

"This madness must stop immediately" - Professor Kindeya Gebrehiwot. Professor Kindeya Gebrehiwot, former head of the Tigray Interim Administration and current leader of the Smeret Party, revealed, citing video evidence, that young people are being rounded up at night for forced conscription in Abiy Addi town, Tembien, Tigray Region. According to Professor Kindeya, this forced recruitment targeting youth is being widely implemented not only in Abiy Addi but also in various other areas of the region. In connection with this, he also indicated that a bank branch in the same town was forced to suspend services yesterday due to armed forces arresting its employees. He pointed out that this type of violent action against civilian institutions and employees is similarly being observed in other parts of the region. He strongly condemned the ongoing actions and urged, "This madness must stop immediately." Stating that choosing silence on the matter would further encourage the attacks and the suffering of the people, he called for lasting peace, justice, accountability, and proper protection for the people of Tigray. Tikvah Ethiopia, June 26, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106674

"4 people were killed and 7 people were wounded in the attack" - Insano residents "We buried four people in one place; among those killed are a father and son!" Residents of Insano, East Meskan Woreda, East Gurage Zone, Central Ethiopia Region, told Tikvah Ethiopia that 4 people died and 7 people were wounded in a sudden attack by armed forces, which occurred again on the night of June 25 in an area called Insano Wocha Genene. Two residents of Insano Woreda who spoke to Tikvah Ethiopia explained, "The attack occurred against family members and neighbors gathered for a family program," and "Among those killed, two are a father and son." Another local resident also spoke about the horror of the attack, saying, "Today we buried four people in one place, and a mother who lost her husband and child together fainted and was hospitalized." Regarding the number of wounded, residents mentioned two different figures to Tikvah Ethiopia, some saying 5 and others 7. Tikvah Ethiopia's attempt to get additional information on the matter from the East Gurage Zone and East Meskan Woreda police was unsuccessful due to phones not working and not being answered, so their response is not included in this report. Tikvah Ethiopia Hawassa June 26, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106673

"In the morning, when the youths were being taken, the local people protested by stoning the buses they were loaded onto, trying to stop the movement; but it was unsuccessful" - Residents. Tikvah Ethiopia Mekelle | June 26, 2018 E.C. Images and information showing youths being taken away in buses and local mothers and residents protesting in Mekelle city, Tigray region, around Woreda 05 and 06 in the North district, have been circulated on social media. Local residents told Tikvah Ethiopia that the youths were gathered from bus stations and hotels and made to spend the night at 'Ilala Primary School'. They stated that most of those gathered were not residents of Mekelle city, and in addition to Tigray natives, there were also residents from neighboring regions who came to the city for work. Residents added that in the morning, when the youths were being taken, the local people protested by stoning the buses they were loaded onto, trying to stop the movement; however, this attempt was unsuccessful. They stated that among those taken, one youth with a health problem was left behind in the area, but the others were taken to an unknown military training center. In connection with this, the Tigray Regional Communication Bureau did not deny the compulsory action taken, and in a brief statement broadcast tonight on Tigray Television, it stated that the operation carried out in Mekelle was outside the established directive. The head of the bureau, Abraham Hagos (Dr.), said, "The directive set to strengthen Tigray's internal capacity is to be implemented through law and trust, and does not permit actions carried out by force." He further stated, "Actions carried out by force are unacceptable. The incident in Mekelle will be investigated, and a directive has been given for appropriate action to be taken against those responsible." Days ago, Mrs. Fetlework Gebre-Egziabher had stated that "the claim of forced conscription in Tigray is exaggerated and intended to create terror." June 26, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106671

Job VacancyThe Federal Civil Service Commission has announced that it wants to recruit employees for several open job positions through competition, both by contract and by transfer.See: https://t.me/TikvahEconomy/69?single Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106667

“Many people are giving up their bank account numbers, knowingly or unknowingly, by receiving payments ranging from 1,550 to 5,000 Birr for a single bank account number” - Mrs. Etawork Tesfaye. The Attorney General's sector within the Ministry of Justice stated that fraud committed by selling and renting bank account numbers is on the rise. It was confirmed through investigation that fraudsters are using other people's bank accounts (account numbers) by buying and renting them to transfer illegally obtained money, according to a statement given to Sheger FM 102.1 Radio. Mrs. Etawork Tesfaye, Deputy Director of the Organized and Transnational Crimes Directorate at the Federal Attorney General's Office within the Ministry of Justice, stated, “Criminals mostly buy bank accounts from people with low living standards or from their close friends.” She also indicated that they pay a certain amount of money for this. She explained that the main reason fraudsters seek accounts opened in other people's names is to hide themselves from accountability and to freely transfer their criminally obtained money without fear, and for this purpose, they mostly prefer commercial bank accounts. After purchasing the account for a payment of up to 5,000 Birr, the criminals buy a new phone and install a mobile banking application (App). They then obtain the bank account owner's password, thereby gaining full power to transfer and control the account, she elaborated. It was stated that the number of fraudsters who want to evade accountability by having criminally obtained money transferred to another person's account under the pretext of “It's from my friend or family; it will be deposited into your account, and you transfer it to the person I tell you, and you keep some” is increasing. However, it was pointed out that if a person, knowingly or unknowingly, hands over their bank account to another party, and illegally obtained money from criminal activity is transferred through that account, and this is confirmed by investigation, the legal responsibility falls on the owner in whose name the account was opened. The Deputy Director, stating “Ignorance of the law does not exempt from accountability,” added, “Many people are giving up their bank account numbers, knowingly or unknowingly, by receiving payments ranging from 1,550 to 5,000 Birr for a single bank account number.” She warned that people should realize that by doing so, they are participating in criminal acts punishable by up to 25 years in prison. This information is owned by Sheger FM Radio Station. June 26, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106666

#AddisAbabaThe Land Development and Management Bureau has called on property owners who purchased property from real estate developers and individuals with authenticated documents but have not yet transferred ownership and obtained title deeds from land institutions, to complete the process.The bureau urged individuals who purchased land-based property at various times but have not yet transferred ownership or obtained title deeds, to complete the process in a short period.According to the bureau, not completing property ownership transfer on time is causing harm to segments of society who bought property but have not secured ownership certificates.Property ownership transfer is a legal system by which a person transfers property they have acquired to another party, with the goal of obtaining a title deed. However, it indicated that there are individuals who have not done this for various reasons.The bureau also called on the concerned parties to complete the process before the end of the month of Sene (June).Sene 26, 2018 E.C.@tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106662

Dire Dawa: An individual who committed a heinous murder with extreme cruelty, intending to inherit his father's wealth, has been sentenced to death, while his accomplice received 20 years of rigorous imprisonment.On April 23, 2016 E.C., at midnight, in Dire Dawa city, Mariam Condominium area, the 1st defendant, Beka Nuredin Aliye, secretly came from Addis Ababa and, together with his accomplice, the 2nd defendant, Liben Wendesen, brutally took the life of his father.After committing the act, the criminals immediately fled to Addis Ababa in their private vehicle to erase their tracks and pretend they were not in the city.However, the criminals could not escape justice.The Dire Dawa City Police General Department, by following the small clues left by the criminals, apprehended them in a short period.The Dire Dawa branch office of the Federal Ministry of Justice (Prosecutor), which received the investigation file prepared by the police, analyzed the presented human and documentary evidence and pursued the case in court.On June 25, 2018 E.C., the Federal High Court, Dire Dawa Division, 4th Criminal Bench, ruled that: the 1st defendant, Beka Nuredin, be punished with the death penalty for taking his father's life; and the 2nd defendant, Liben Wendesen, be sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for his involvement in the conspiracy.This death penalty will only be executed when the Head of State of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia approves the verdict. The court also ordered that a copy of the file be sent to the Head of State's office.Video: Dire Dawa Police Tikvah Ethiopia June 26, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106661

#NationalDialogue🇪🇹 The National Dialogue Commission held a discussion forum yesterday with scholars who will provide professional presentations and advice on the 8 main agendas it announced, starting from July 8, at the national conference it will conduct. Various questions were raised during the discussion; answers were also given. One of the questions asked was why the issues of Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa became separate agendas. The Commission responded that these cities are places where significant power-sharing, resource issues, Oromia's benefit, and language questions arise, and because the issue of the federal capital city prominently emerged in discussions across 120 districts. It was asked whether the peace issue, being very sensitive and critical, could not be the 1st agenda instead of the 8th, as its placement might convey an unwanted message of "peace is not given attention." The Commission explained that as long as fundamental issues are presented, the order does not make a difference, and the main point is the discussion itself. A suggestion was raised for the scattered agendas of forgiveness, reconciliation, and accountability to be consolidated, and for youth participation to increase. Read the details: https://www.facebook.com/61588053582297/posts/122117090439268452/?app=fbl Tikvah Ethiopia Addis Ababa @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106660

#IMFThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced the approval of an additional $464 million loan for Ethiopia.It also warned that the National Bank should be ready to further tighten its policy if a second round of inflationary pressures occurs.The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced the completion of the fifth review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) approved for Ethiopia.Following the review, the Board decided that Ethiopia should receive a payment of 464 million US dollars.This new payment increases the total amount of money Ethiopia has received from the organization to $2.647 billion; it is said to help the country adjust its balance of payments and meet its budget financing needs.As stated in the announcement, although Ethiopia's macroeconomic performance has been strong, the war in the Middle East has put pressure on the economy.In particular, to cope with the financial pressure caused by the increase in fuel prices, nearly $200 million of the money that was to be released later under the program has been rephased for earlier release.The Fund's Board praised Ethiopia's achievements through the Homegrown Economic Reform (HGER).It stated that the growth in exports, improvement in tax revenue collection, and increase in foreign exchange reserves through the reform are indicators of the economy's strength.Additionally, the statement noted that the government's debt restructuring negotiations with external creditors and Eurobond holders are showing results.Nigel Clarke, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), stated that the National Bank of Ethiopia's tight monetary policy to curb inflation is appropriate and urged that the measure should continue to be strengthened.The organization, stating that continuing a tight monetary policy is still appropriate to control inflation expectations, also urged the National Bank to be ready to further tighten its policy if a second round of inflationary pressures occurs.It pointed out that the bank's measures to make the foreign exchange market more efficient and to foster healthy competition among banks are encouraging.The statement indicated that by gradually removing subsidies, additional budget should be created for development and social services; it emphasized that vulnerable segments of society should be adequately protected during this process.It also indicated that the National Bank should develop a clear and strategic plan to cease its direct participation in the gold trading market and exit the market.To enhance the National Bank's independence and policy implementation capacity, the statement also mentioned the necessity of appointing new independent board members and strengthening the bank's capital capacity (Recapitalization).Tikvah EthiopiaSene 26, 2018 E.C.@tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106656

"Although the workers take responsibility for their employers' children and all property, and manage the household, they do not receive the recognition and respect they deserve given the heavy responsibility they bear!" - Mrs. Hirut Abera. The issue of domestic workers who live locked in, do not get rest, and are subjected to physical and psychological abuse beyond their capacity, continues to be unresolved due to the lack of a strong legal framework, the Unity Ethiopia Domestic Workers' Unions Federation told Tikvah Ethiopia. The Federation's President, Mrs. Hirut Abera, stated that despite efforts over the past 7 years, domestic work is still not considered a formal profession and is not covered by law, leading to misunderstandings and abuse for millions of workers and employers. Studies indicate that there are 5 to 6 million domestic workers across the country, including Addis Ababa. The role played by domestic workers is extremely significant in enabling employers, who are engaged in both governmental and non-governmental institutions, to perform their work peacefully and return home after their day. Although the workers take responsibility for their employers' children and all property, and manage the household, they do not receive the recognition and respect they deserve given the heavy responsibility they bear. The President also noted that abuse and labor exploitation are particularly high for children who come from rural areas, often referred to as "my aunt's child" or "my brother's child"; she explained that even if they suffer sexual assault, harassment, beatings, and denial of food, there is no one to speak up for them. She added that it is not right for workers to be exploited as long as they have strength, only to be abandoned to elderly care organizations, the streets, or begging when they get old and their strength wanes. Furthermore, she pointed out that the involvement of labor recruitment agencies is extensive, and their work, which is "trafficking in people," is generating significant profits. To address this problem, a draft regulation for domestic workers was recently officially submitted to the Ministry of Justice by the Ministry of Labor and Skills, announced Dr. Adisu Meseret, a monitoring and evaluation expert at the Forum for Social Studies, who emphasized to Tikvah Ethiopia that extensive awareness-raising campaigns should be carried out alongside the law. Tikvah Ethiopia Addis Ababa @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106654

The St. Yared Orthodox Tewahedo Association strongly condemned the forced conscription of religious students in Tigray. The association stated, "Religious students from Debre Kidusan Tsirha Aryam in Mekelle city and other church compounds have been forcibly abducted by armed individuals." It added, "It is inappropriate to forcibly take students who are learning spiritual education and Yaredian hymns, having distanced themselves from worldly life, from church compounds; the act has saddened the faithful." The association, stating that "under international law, an embassy is considered a manifestation of a country's sovereignty," further explained, "the Holy Church is also the embassy that the mighty God, who created heaven and earth, has fenced off on earth." "Therefore, forcibly taking a faithful person who has entered the Holy Church, which is God's embassy, seeking solace and hoping in their Creator, from the embrace of the church is to sadden the faithful and challenge God," it expressed its bitterness. The association called for the release of the religious students it claims were forcibly taken from church compounds and for them to return to their spiritual studies. In connection with this, Orthodox Tewahedo fathers and preachers have voiced their opposition. His Grace Abune Natnael, Archbishop of "Tigray Western Zone and Humera Diocese," condemned the act, stating that taking church students against their will, especially at night, is inappropriate. He mentioned that the act deeply saddened him and reminded him of the former Derg era. Komos Abba Weldeselassie, Administrator of St. Kirkos Monastery in Mekelle, also called for the cessation of the conscription, stating, "Tigrayan youth should be for work, development, and education, not for war and death." Megabe Aelaf Teacher Tamrat, a preacher for Orthodox churches in Mekelle city, for his part, stated that religious students went to church for spiritual education and not for any other purpose, and that forcibly taking them from church compounds infringes upon the dignity of the church. He also demanded that the act be stopped immediately. It is recalled that TPLF leader W/ro Fetlework Gebre-Her, in a press conference given to regional media on Sene 23, 2018 E.C. (June 30, 2026 G.C.), dismissed information circulating about "forced conscription" as exaggerated and spread to create terror.Tikvah EthiopiaSene 26, 2018 E.C.@tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106648

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#Update "The 12-year-old girl Azeb has been found after 44 days; she has been taken to Hawassa for further examination" - Azeb's father 👉 "Based on the girl's statement, the suspect's family members have been released from custody; the follow-up on the child continues to be strengthened" - Police Ato Belachew Bekele, the father of the girl who was abducted from the gate of a place of worship in Bensa Daye town, Sidama Region, on May 9, 2018 E.C., told Tikvah Ethiopia that she has been found after 44 days. Her family expressed immense joy at her discovery, and her father stated that she has been taken to Hawassa's "One Stop Center" and the Women and Children's Shelter for a general health check-up and additional medical and psychological examinations. Ato Belachew extended his gratitude to all those who stood by them and became their voice during the difficult 44 days of anxiety when his daughter was missing. He specifically offered profound thanks to Tikvah Ethiopia and other media outlets for their continuous assistance in bringing the issue to public attention. He respectfully requested the entire Ethiopian public to continue standing by them as they did yesterday and not to withdraw their support until the full results of his daughter's examination are released and the alleged perpetrator is apprehended and brought to justice. Meanwhile, Chief Inspector Lema Lansa, Commander of the Eastern Sidama Zone Police, whom Tikvah Ethiopia spoke with regarding this matter, stated that "due to continuous police surveillance, the suspect repeatedly changed hiding places, and finally, finding no escape, was forced to abandon the girl and flee." He added that during the search process, the police had detained the suspect's family members to quickly find the girl and thoroughly investigate whether the family members behind the act were accomplices in the criminal activity. However, following the girl's initial statement to the police after she was found, in which she detailed that the act was committed by the boy alone and that he had lured her with his accomplice sister and taken her by bajaj, the police announced the release of the suspect's family members from custody. Chief Inspector Lema Lansa confirmed that the police are currently conducting extensive and strict surveillance to apprehend the main suspect in a short period, and he reiterated that the girl has been sent to the Hawassa One Stop Center to receive the necessary additional examination and follow-up support. Tikvah Ethiopia Hawassa June 24, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106639