US Archives - Ethio Negari

17 Apr

Why US and EU Less Concerns About the Wars in Amhara and Oromia Regions?

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The two-year-long conflict in northern Ethiopia, pitting the federal government against Tigray militants, culminated in a peace agreement signed in Pretoria, South Africa, under the auspices of the African Union. Despite significant international pressure, including from the United Nations, the United States, the European Union, the Group of Seven, and Britain, the conflict persisted until the signing of the peace accord in November 2022. As a consequence of the prolonged conflict, countries withdrew programs in Ethiopia, closed offices, withheld market opportunities such as those provided by the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), denied approved loans, and suspended direct budget…

14 Apr

United States Extends Residence Permits for Ethiopian Migrants

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Amidst the ongoing conflict in northern Ethiopia, the United States has taken a significant step by extending residence permits to Ethiopian migrants who have sought refuge within its borders. This move comes as a response to the dire situation faced by Ethiopians who had initially entered the United States on temporary visas, facing uncertainty and challenges in returning to their homeland. Initially, during the escalation of conflict in northern Ethiopia, the United States provided temporary residency permits for 18 months to Ethiopians. This decision was motivated by the acknowledgment of the difficulties these individuals would encounter should they return to…

09 Feb

US Urges Independent Investigation of Mass Killing in Merawi, Amhara

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The United States is urging an independent investigation into the mass killing that occurred in Merawi city, Amhara region. Last week, a violent confrontation erupted between government security forces and Fano militants in Marawi city, situated near Bahirdar, the capital of the Amhara region. The skirmish resulted in the Fano militants gaining control of Marawi city. However, following their departure, the national defense forces, upon entering the city, reportedly killed more than 50 residents, as reported by BBC. Residents reported that the National Defense Forces rounded up individuals from the streets and homes, subsequently executing them. Expressing deep concern over…

04 Jan

US and African Union Urge Respect for Somalia’s Sovereignty

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The United States and the African Union are jointly calling for the resolution of escalating tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia. The recent agreement between Ethiopia and the self-independent Somaliland, signed just four days ago, has triggered diplomatic discord in East Africa, prompting various nations to address the issue. Somalia contends that Somaliland is an integral part of its territory, framing the agreement as an invasion. In response, Somalia has called upon the United Nations, the African Union, the Arab League, and other nations to support its stance. The United States has voiced its disagreement with recognizing Somaliland as a sovereign…

03 Nov

US Urges Ethiopia and Eritrea to refrain from provocation

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The United States Department of State urged Ethiopia and Eritrea to refrain from violent acts. It has been a year since the signing of the peace agreement that ended the two-year bloody war in northern Ethiopia. In the statement issued by the United States regarding the first year of the agreement, it stated that the agreement not only stopped the war but also allowed displaced citizens to return to their homes and restoration of services that had been cut off. The United States welcomes the significant progress made on COHA implementation, including the establishment of the Tigray Interim Regional Administration,…

11 Aug

US and other four countries urges to de-escalate Amhara’s conflict

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US and other four countries announced their concern about the conflicts in Amhara and Oromia regions in Ethiopia The governments of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America are concerned about the recent violence in the Amhara and Oromia regions, which has resulted in civilian deaths and instability. “We encourage all parties to protect civilians, respect human rights, and work together to address complex issues in a peaceful manner”, the statements said. The international community continues to support the goal of long-term stability for all Ethiopians. Last week, US Secretary Anthony Blinken spoke with…

05 Aug

Ethiopia’s Amhara region conflict poses a treat in East Africa- US

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US expresses its concerns on Ethiopia's conflict in Amhara region US secretary Anthony Blinken had a phone conversation with Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Blinken said that, the situation in the Amhara and Oromia regions poses a threat to the peace and security of the region. The secretary also discussed with Prime Minister Abiy on the way to provide food aid in a fair way in the conflict areas. Blinken told the Prime Minister that the United States will provide full support to resolve the differences on Great Ethiopia Renaissance Dam through diplomatic means. Following the federal government disbanded regional…

31 Jul

Kenya agrees to send 1,000 policemen to Haiti

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Haiti, one of the poorest countries in the world, is one of the most unstable countries in the Caribbean. Haiti is home to dangerous drug traffickers, gangsters, rapist and even the country's president was killed by gangs two years ago. Currently 80 percent of the country is under the control of gangs where extortion, kidnapping and robbery are openly committed, according to the United Nations. Following the UN's recent call to support Haiti, many countries are pledging their support. Among these countries, Kenya has announced that it has agreed to send one thousand policemen to Haiti. In addition to sending…

12 Jul

Demeke Mekonnen held talks with US’s Molly Phee

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DPM, FM Demeke met with US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs in Addis Ababa. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen met with Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs of the United States, Molly Phee. The twho countries higher officials met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and discussed on bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest. Demeke said that, “we need to work closely to further expedite and fully implement revitalized Ethio-USA diplomatic engagements.” The peace process in Sudan must be led and owned by the Sudanese and should be conducted under the auspices of the…

30 Jun

US believes 350,000 People lost their life in Ethiopia’s war

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US revokes Ethiopia from Gross human rights violators countries list. United States named Ethiopia as one of the worst human rights violators after the outbreak of war in northern Ethiopia Following this, Washington has cut off the development support it used to give to Ethiopia. According to the report of Foreign Policy, the United States has come to the position that Ethiopia is not a country where serious human rights violations are currently taking place. Due to the Covid-19, war and the slowdown in international trade, Ethiopia, like other countries, had already asked for a reschedules in the loan repayment…