US Archives - Ethio Negari

30 Sep

U.S. Urges End to Violence Against Civilians in Ethiopia

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United States Calls for an End to Violent Attacks on Civilians in Ethiopia On the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Molly Phee, met with Ethiopia's Foreign Minister, Ambassador Taye Atskeselassie. The meeting addressed the escalating violence in Ethiopia, particularly the attacks on civilians in conflict-affected regions. Following the discussion, Assistant Secretary Phee expressed deep concern over the Ethiopian government’s disproportionate response to the conflict and the ongoing attacks by militants targeting civilians. She emphasized the need for a balanced approach to the unrest and urged an…

07 Sep

US Extends Economic Sanctions on Ethiopia

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The United States has extended its economic sanctions on Ethiopia, a continuation of pressure that began in response to the conflict in northern Ethiopia three years ago. The U.S. government has been applying diplomatic and economic pressure, citing concerns that the war undermined its foreign policy interests and posed a broader threat to regional stability. Although the conflict was officially halted through a peace agreement brokered by the African Union in Pretoria, South Africa, in late 2022, the U.S. extended the sanctions due to ongoing reports of human rights violations. These alleged violations have raised alarm not only in Ethiopia…

08 Jul

US Urges End to Civilian Kidnappings in Ethiopia

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The United States Ambassador to Ethiopia has called for an immediate halt to the kidnapping of students and other civilians in the Amhara and Oromia regions. Last week, several students traveling from Debark University, located in Amhara region were abducted. The attack, reportedly carried out by militants near Gebre Guracha in the North Showa Zone of the Oromia Region, occurred close to Addis Ababa. While neither the federal government nor the Oromia regional government has issued an official statement, the families of the kidnapped students informed various media outlets that their children were taken by armed men. The US Embassy…

27 May

Ethiopian Ambassador to US Resigns

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Ethiopia's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Lencho Bati, is set to replace Ambassador Seleshi Bekele in Washington. The resignation letter submitted by Ethiopia's Ambassador to the US, Seleshi Bekele, has been accepted by Ethiopia federal government. Former Water Resources Minister Seleshi Bekele, currently serving as Ethiopia's ambassador to the US, has had his resignation request from his government position accepted, according to sources. The Reporter newspaper noted that Seleshi Bekele, who was not only appointed as Ethiopia's ambassador to the US but also planned to resign from the government structure to become a private employee, has had his resignation confirmed. Ambassador…

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…