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EU Council’s temporary suspension of ‘certain elements’ of visa law for Ethiopian nationals hinges on gov’t cooperation, a diplomatic source reveals https://addisstandard.com/eu-councils-temporary-suspension-of-certain-elements-of-visa-law-for-ethiopian-nationals-hinges-on-govt-cooperation-a-diplomatic-source-reveals/ (Photo: European Union (EU) Council) Addis Abeba – The European Union (EU) Council’s recent decision “to temporarily suspend certain elements of the EU law that regulates the issuing of visas to Ethiopian nationals” may be rescinded if the Ethiopian government agrees to cooperate, according to a diplomatic source who spoke to Addis Standard.  The new measures by …

News: Over 3 M displaced in Ethiopia, more than half due to conflict: New report https://addisstandard.com/news-over-3-m-displaced-in-ethiopia-more-than-half-due-to-conflict-new-report/ Tigray region in the north hosts the highest number of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), primarily due to war (Photo: omnatigray.org) Addis Abeba – Over 3 million people were internally displaced in Ethiopia by the end of last year according to the latest National Displacement Report by the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix …

Council of Ministers endorses draft bill to reintegrate outlawed political parties including TPLF https://addisstandard.com/council-of-ministers-endorsed-a-proclamation-aimed-at-reintegrating-formerly-outlawed-political-groups-including-tplf/ (Photo: Office of the Prime Minister – Ethiopia) Addis Abeba – The Council of Ministers has endorsed a proposed proclamation that would establish a path for formerly outlawed organizations to re-register as legitimate political parties. Subject to approval by the House of Peoples’ Representatives, the amendment could pave the way for the re-registration of proscribed parties, such as …

Ethiopia hosts 2nd annual conference on Red Sea regional cooperation amid geopolitical shifts https://addisstandard.com/ethiopia-hosts-2nd-annual-conference-on-red-sea-regional-cooperation-amid-geopolitical-shifts/ (Photo: Institute of Foreign Affairs) Addis Abeba – The Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA) convened the 2nd Red Sea Dialogue in Addis Abeba on 30 May, 2024. The forum, themed “The Need for Regional Cooperation at a Time of Geopolitical Shifts,” assembled scholars, officials, and experts to discuss maritime security and economic prospects in the strategic Red …

Sister Kahsa Hagos: A tale of heroism, hope for survivors of Gender-Based Violence in Tigray https://addisstandard.com/sister-kahsa-hagos-a-tale-of-heroism-hope-for-survivors-of-gender-based-violence-in-tigray/ Addis Abeba – When the Tigray war began in November 2020, Sister Kahsa Hagos was serving as the coordinator for the Maternity and Childcare Unit at Adigrat Hospital in the Tigray region. As the conflict intensified, she witnessed a significant increase in cases of gender-based violence (GBV), with survivors enduring both physical and psychological trauma. The …

NEBE calls for parliamentary inquiry into detention of Oromo Liberation Front leaders https://addisstandard.com/nebe-calls-for-parliamentary-inquiry-into-detention-of-oromo-liberation-front-leaders/ The seven imprisoned OLF leaders (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has called upon the House of Peoples’ Representatives’ Legal, Justice, and Democracy Affairs Standing Committee to investigate the detention of Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) leaders, who are being held by government security forces despite court orders for their release. …

Financing loan for Ethiopia, South Sudan cross-border highway tabled to South Sudan parliament https://addisstandard.com/financing-loan-for-ethiopia-south-sudan-cross-border-highway-tabled-to-south-sudan-parliament/ South Sudan-Ethiopia cross-border highway Photo: Eyeradio.org Addis Abeba – Ruben Madol Arol, South Sudan’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, presented a financing agreement signed between Ethiopia and South Sudan to the latter’s national parliament on Wednesday. Approved by the Council of Ministers, the agreement aims to upgrade the Palouch, Mathiang, Maiwut-Pagak highway to a …

Following camp exodus, UNHCR highlights plight of Sudanese refugees stranded on Ethiopian roadside https://addisstandard.com/following-camp-exodus-unhcr-highlights-plight-of-sudanese-refugees-stranded-on-ethiopian-roadside/ (Photo: UNHCR) Addis Abeba – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has expressed concern regarding the situation of around 1,000 Sudanese refugees who departed the Awlala refugee site in Ethiopia’s Amhara region recently. A UNHCR statement indicates that these refugees left the Awlala camp in early May 2024, citing concerns about security incidents and a …

Damissee Kabbadaa Sardaa Booraa: So long, precious brother https://addisstandard.com/damissee-kabbadaa-sardaa-booraa-so-long-precious-brother/ Photo sketch of the late Damissee Kabbadaa Sardaa Booraa (Addis Standard) By Martha Kuwee Kumsaa Damissee Kabbadaa was born to his mother Furoo Roobii and his father Kabbadaa Sardaa Booraa on 23rd September 1945, near Finfinnee in Iluu, Duufaa, Central Oromia. After a lifetime of dedication to the Oromo struggle for liberation and commitment to …

EHRC sounds alarm on human rights violations: from forced disappearances to extrajudicial killings https://addisstandard.com/ehrc-sounds-alarm-on-human-rights-violations-from-forced-disappearances-to-extrajudicial-killings/ In a statement released on 28 May, 2024, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) voiced grave concerns over human rights violations and threats perpetrated both within the framework of armed conflicts and in other areas throughout the nation (Photo: sabcnews.com) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has expressed serious concerns regarding human rights violations …