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🇪🇹 Clashes continue in Ethiopia's northern Amhara region
Fighting continues to be reported in several areas of Ethiopia’s Amhara region between local militias and government troops.
Clashes are taking place on the outskirts of Gondar, one of the biggest cities in the region. Residents have told that transport services have stopped, with intense fighting around the city’s airport.
People in Amhara have confirmed that mobile data services have been cut in some of the major cities and towns within the region - including the capital, Bahir Dar.
Protesters supporting local militias, known as the Fano, continuing to block roads with rocks and trees to disrupt movements of the army.
Media outlets and activists linked to the group claim say they have gained control of several towns and small villages. There are also reports of prisons and police stations being broken into in some towns.
#Ethiopia
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Fighting continues to be reported in several areas of Ethiopia’s Amhara region between local militias and government troops.
Clashes are taking place on the outskirts of Gondar, one of the biggest cities in the region. Residents have told that transport services have stopped, with intense fighting around the city’s airport.
People in Amhara have confirmed that mobile data services have been cut in some of the major cities and towns within the region - including the capital, Bahir Dar.
Protesters supporting local militias, known as the Fano, continuing to block roads with rocks and trees to disrupt movements of the army.
Media outlets and activists linked to the group claim say they have gained control of several towns and small villages. There are also reports of prisons and police stations being broken into in some towns.
#Ethiopia
@africaintel
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🇪🇹 Ethiopia declares six-month state of emergency in Amhara after clashes
Ethiopia's government declared a six-month state of emergency on Friday in the country's second-largest region, Amhara, following days of clashes between the military and local Fano militiamen, giving it powers to impose curfews, restrict movement and ban gatherings.
"It was found necessary to declare a state of emergency as it had become difficult to control this outrageous activity based on the regular legal system," Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's office said in a statement.
Friday's order gave the government powers to impose curfews, restrict movement, ban the carrying of guns and other sharp objects, ban public gatherings, and to make arrests and conduct searches without warrants.
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Ethiopia's government declared a six-month state of emergency on Friday in the country's second-largest region, Amhara, following days of clashes between the military and local Fano militiamen, giving it powers to impose curfews, restrict movement and ban gatherings.
"It was found necessary to declare a state of emergency as it had become difficult to control this outrageous activity based on the regular legal system," Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's office said in a statement.
Friday's order gave the government powers to impose curfews, restrict movement, ban the carrying of guns and other sharp objects, ban public gatherings, and to make arrests and conduct searches without warrants.
#Ethiopia
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🇪🇹 Fighting intensifies in Ethiopia's Amhara region
Fighting has continued to intensify and spread in Ethiopia’s restive Amhara region between local militias and the military.
Residents in the region’s two biggest cities, the capital Bahir Dar and historic Gondar, have reported intense clashes.
Militia claim that they have gained control of parts of Bahir Dar, but say there is heavy military presence around the city’s airport and the state-run TV station.
The militias also say they control additional towns including large parts of Debre Birhan, an industrial hub 130km north of the federal capital, Addis Ababa.
Government admitted the militias had taken control of some areas and called on the public to support the military.
Meanwhile in Addis Ababa arrests have been reported over the weekend.
#Ethiopia
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Fighting has continued to intensify and spread in Ethiopia’s restive Amhara region between local militias and the military.
Residents in the region’s two biggest cities, the capital Bahir Dar and historic Gondar, have reported intense clashes.
Militia claim that they have gained control of parts of Bahir Dar, but say there is heavy military presence around the city’s airport and the state-run TV station.
The militias also say they control additional towns including large parts of Debre Birhan, an industrial hub 130km north of the federal capital, Addis Ababa.
Government admitted the militias had taken control of some areas and called on the public to support the military.
Meanwhile in Addis Ababa arrests have been reported over the weekend.
#Ethiopia
@africaintel
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🇸🇦🇪🇹 Human Rights Watch accused Saudi guards of killing hundreds of Ethiopians
Human Rights Watch has accused Saudi Arabian border guards of systematically killing hundreds of Ethiopian economic migrants trying to cross from Yemen.
They say at least 655 people have been killed by guards since early last year. Some were shot, others killed or maimed by explosive weapons.
The organisation accused Saudi Arabia, after the UN made similar allegations last year.
Human Rights Watch has called the killings widespread and systematic, and says they could amount to crimes against humanity.
In March, the Saudi government categorically rejected any suggestion that its forces were involved in cross-border killings.
#SaudiArabia #Ethiopia
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Human Rights Watch has accused Saudi Arabian border guards of systematically killing hundreds of Ethiopian economic migrants trying to cross from Yemen.
They say at least 655 people have been killed by guards since early last year. Some were shot, others killed or maimed by explosive weapons.
The organisation accused Saudi Arabia, after the UN made similar allegations last year.
Human Rights Watch has called the killings widespread and systematic, and says they could amount to crimes against humanity.
In March, the Saudi government categorically rejected any suggestion that its forces were involved in cross-border killings.
#SaudiArabia #Ethiopia
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🇪🇹 🤝 🇧🇷🇷🇺🇮🇳🇨🇳🇿🇦 Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali's statement on the African country becoming a new member of BRICS.
💬 "A great moment for Ethiopia as the BRICS leaders endorse our entry into this group today. Ethiopia stands ready to cooperate with all for an inclusive and prosperous global order."
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🇪🇹🇸🇴 Ethiopian forces clash with al-Shabaab in western Somalia
Ethiopian forces engaged in fierce clashes with al-Shabaab fighters near the town of Rab Dhuure in western Somalia on Sunday morning, local residents said.
At around 9 a.m. local residents heard large explosions followed by a heavy near the town of Rab Dhuure in Bakool region, around 20 kmfrom the Ethiopia border.
Al-Shabaab claimed to have ambushed a large convoy of Ethiopian troops, who are operating in the area as part of regional efforts to wipe out the al Qaeda-affiliated group.
#Ethiopia #Somalia
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Ethiopian forces engaged in fierce clashes with al-Shabaab fighters near the town of Rab Dhuure in western Somalia on Sunday morning, local residents said.
At around 9 a.m. local residents heard large explosions followed by a heavy near the town of Rab Dhuure in Bakool region, around 20 kmfrom the Ethiopia border.
Al-Shabaab claimed to have ambushed a large convoy of Ethiopian troops, who are operating in the area as part of regional efforts to wipe out the al Qaeda-affiliated group.
#Ethiopia #Somalia
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🇪🇹 Ethiopia "thwarts attack by 450 al-Shabaab militants"
Ethiopia has dismissed a statement by al-Shabaab in which the Islamist militant group said it attacked an Ethiopian convoy in Somalia killing 167 soldiers.
The Ethiopian military issued a statement saying it had completely thwarted an attempted attack on Sunday by 450 al-Shabab militants.
Feyisa Ayele, the commander of Ethiopia's contingent in Somalia, said al-Shabab had also left three explosive-laden vehicles on a road, which his troops had destroyed. He did not mention any Ethiopian casualties in his statement.
Residents told the Reuters news agency the clashes took place near the southern-western town of Rab Dhure, around 20km from the Ethiopian border.
#Ethiopia
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Ethiopia has dismissed a statement by al-Shabaab in which the Islamist militant group said it attacked an Ethiopian convoy in Somalia killing 167 soldiers.
The Ethiopian military issued a statement saying it had completely thwarted an attempted attack on Sunday by 450 al-Shabab militants.
Feyisa Ayele, the commander of Ethiopia's contingent in Somalia, said al-Shabab had also left three explosive-laden vehicles on a road, which his troops had destroyed. He did not mention any Ethiopian casualties in his statement.
Residents told the Reuters news agency the clashes took place near the southern-western town of Rab Dhure, around 20km from the Ethiopian border.
#Ethiopia
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🇪🇹🇨🇳 Ethiopia's prime minister holds talks with Chinese counterpart in Beijing
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who is in Beijing to attend the third Belt and Road (BRI) Forum for International Cooperation, held talks on Monday with China’s Premier Li Qiang.
Li said China was willing to work with Ethiopia to support each other in maintaining domestic stability and achieving development and revitalization, to further expand cooperation with Addis Ababa in economy, trade, and other fields, so as to bring the two countries' interests closer together.
Ahmed, meanwhile, described China as Ethiopia’s most trustworthy partner and friend, saying he appreciated Beijing's long-time strong support for his country's economic and social development.
He said Ethiopia was willing to take part actively in building China’s BRI and deepen cooperation in several fields, including industry and agriculture.
Ethiopia and China also signed bilateral cooperation documents including those under the BRI.
#Ethiopia #China
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Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who is in Beijing to attend the third Belt and Road (BRI) Forum for International Cooperation, held talks on Monday with China’s Premier Li Qiang.
Li said China was willing to work with Ethiopia to support each other in maintaining domestic stability and achieving development and revitalization, to further expand cooperation with Addis Ababa in economy, trade, and other fields, so as to bring the two countries' interests closer together.
Ahmed, meanwhile, described China as Ethiopia’s most trustworthy partner and friend, saying he appreciated Beijing's long-time strong support for his country's economic and social development.
He said Ethiopia was willing to take part actively in building China’s BRI and deepen cooperation in several fields, including industry and agriculture.
Ethiopia and China also signed bilateral cooperation documents including those under the BRI.
#Ethiopia #China
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🇪🇹🇪🇬 Ethiopia Calls on Egypt to Ratify Nile Cooperation Agreement
Ethiopia's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Joseph Kassaye, called on Egypt to ratify the Nile Cooperation Framework Agreement (CFA) , which would allow for a peaceful settlement of relations with Nile river states.
Kassaye also called on Cairo to embrace negotiations, respect international law and reorient its "colonialist policy" towards the Nile.
#Ethiopia #Egypt
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Ethiopia's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Joseph Kassaye, called on Egypt to ratify the Nile Cooperation Framework Agreement (CFA) , which would allow for a peaceful settlement of relations with Nile river states.
Kassaye also called on Cairo to embrace negotiations, respect international law and reorient its "colonialist policy" towards the Nile.
#Ethiopia #Egypt
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🇪🇹 Ethiopian Emperor's Shield Stolen by British Returned to Homeland
The shield of the Abyssinian Emperor Tewodros II, stolen by Britain from Ethiopia in 1868 during the Magdala War, has been returned to its homeland. The artifact was to be sold at auction, but changed its mind under pressure from the African country's authorities.
The ceremonial handover was attended by representatives of the Ethiopian Cultural Heritage Authority and descendants of veterans who fought in the Magdala War.
The Battle of Magdala was the final battle of the British Expedition to Abyssinia. It took place in April 1868 between British forces under Robert Napier and Abyssinian forces under Emperor Tewodros II.
Following the defeat, Emperor Theodore II committed suicide, and his son, Prince Alemayehu, returned to Britain, where he died in 1879 at the age of 18. During the battle, British forces captured many Ethiopian artefacts, including ceremonial objects and religious symbols.
#Ethiopia #UnitedKingdom
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The shield of the Abyssinian Emperor Tewodros II, stolen by Britain from Ethiopia in 1868 during the Magdala War, has been returned to its homeland. The artifact was to be sold at auction, but changed its mind under pressure from the African country's authorities.
The ceremonial handover was attended by representatives of the Ethiopian Cultural Heritage Authority and descendants of veterans who fought in the Magdala War.
The Battle of Magdala was the final battle of the British Expedition to Abyssinia. It took place in April 1868 between British forces under Robert Napier and Abyssinian forces under Emperor Tewodros II.
Following the defeat, Emperor Theodore II committed suicide, and his son, Prince Alemayehu, returned to Britain, where he died in 1879 at the age of 18. During the battle, British forces captured many Ethiopian artefacts, including ceremonial objects and religious symbols.
#Ethiopia #UnitedKingdom
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