Tag: #Ethopia
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Ethiopian diplomat in US resigns over Tigray war
Addis Ababa, March 10 (AFP/APP):A senior Ethiopian diplomat posted to the country’s embassy in the United States resigned Wednesday, citing the ongoing conflict in the country’s Tigray region. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed sent troops into Tigray in November to detain and disarm leaders of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), the regional ruling party. He…
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Rockets target Eritrea capital after Ethiopia declares victory in Tigray
Addis Ababa, Nov 29 (AFP/APP):Rockets launched from Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region have again targeted the capital of Eritrea, diplomats told AFP Sunday, while the US embassy in Asmara reported there were “six explosions” in the city. The “explosions” — which the embassy said occurred “at about 10:13 pm” Saturday night– came hours after Ethiopian Prime…
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African Union condemns attacks on civilians in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Nov 3 (AFP/APP):The African Union on Tuesday condemned attacks on civilians in Ethiopia and called for the perpetrators to be brought to justice, a day after dozens were reported killed in what the national human rights body labelled a “massacre”. Moussa Faki Mahamat, chairman of the African Union Commission, “strongly condemns the killing…
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Ethiopia’s ‘town of runners’ tries to outpace pandemic
Bekoji, Ethiopia, Oct 2 (AFP/APP):Just eight months ago, 16-year-old Hanna Awugichew believed she was well on her way to becoming Ethiopia’s next elite runner, having qualified for a national competition in the 400-metre dash. But the coronavirus pandemic threw an obstacle in her path, prompting officials to cancel the race and, under a nationwide state…
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Ethiopia Halts Pakistani Pilots From Flying Planes: Report
ISLAMABAD, July 11 (Online): Ethiopia has halted Pakistani pilots to fly the planes besides directing them to get verify their licenses. The Ehopia in a letter sent to Civil Aviation has expressed concern over smoking particularly in cabin and cockpit. It has been laid down in the letter those Pakistani pilots should get verify their…