However, accusations against the Tigray forces have mounted since they retook much of their region of 6 million people in June and entered neighboring Amhara. Witness accounts so far indicate Tigrayan civilians have been subjected to the most widespread atrocities, blamed on the Ethiopian government, Amhara militias and Eritrean soldiers.
human rights office says all sides have committed abuses. Scores of people have starved to death, The Associated Press has reported. and United Nations say Ethiopian troops have prevented passage of trucks carrying food and other aid. Eritrea fought on Ethiopia’s side in Tigray. The war has triggered a hunger crisis, threatened stability in Africa’s second-most-populous country and upended Abiy’s image two years after he won the Nobel Peace Prize for making peace with neighbor Eritrea. War erupted in Tigray in November after a political clash between Abiy and the Tigrayans who had long dominated the national government. mission to the United Nations didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. “While cooperation and concern from our friends is welcome, we underline the need to employ constructive approach, cultivate trust and ensure understanding,” Mekonnen said, complaining that his country was facing a “unilateral coercive measure” without mentioning its source. “Prescriptions and punitive measures never helped improve situations or relations,” he said, less than 10 days after the United States threatened to impose sanctions against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and other leaders if they don’t take steps soon to stop the fighting. General Assembly meeting of world leaders, Deputy Prime Minster Demeke Mekonnen defended his country’s conduct in the 10-month-old war. Beth Akiyama, Executive Director of the Church of Scientology, National Affairs Office of Washington.UNITED NATIONS - Ethiopia told the international community Saturday to steer clear of sanctions and avoid meddling over its war with forces from its Tigray region, and to let the African Union work on bringing all parties together. The celebration and the Panel Discussion was concluded after a closing remarks was made by Ms. The guests were entertained by delicious food sent by Al Jazeera Restaurant of Skyline in Falls Church that sponsored the last two Ethio-Mixers. Little Ethiopia to post their speech as soon as it is available. Mikael Wossen also spoke eloquently at the panel. Scoring a decisive military victory against the invading Italian forces Adwa was an event that changed the course of history not only for Ethiopians, but also for the colonial ambitions of a major European power, forcing Italy to recognize the sovereignty of an African nation.” Tadias, speaking about the Director writes in an article under the caption Tamirat Mekonen: The Person Behind Teddy Afro’s Music Video- ‘Tikur Sew ’made “Teddy Afro’s tribute to the legacy of Menelik II, the emperor who led Ethiopia during the world-famous Battle of Adwa on March 1, 1896.
Mekonnen premiered his music video at the Ethio-Mixer USA on Jin Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant. Tamirat Mekonnen, the director and cinematographer of Teddy Afro’s music video Tikur Sew (Amharic for black person) was the key note speaker. Gail Hansberry opened the Celebration of the Legacy of Pan-Africanism and the 50th Anniversary of the founding of OAU on Friday, May 24th 2013 and last week on Wednesday Jin a Special Ethio-Mixer USA that coincided with the 30th Anniversary of the Ethiopian Sports Federation of North America (ESFNA), the 2nd session of a year long celebration of the Golden Jubilee of OAU was opened by Mr. On the eve of the Golden Jubilee of the founding of the OAU, at the Ethio-Mixer USA, Ms. The Son of the Archtect of the OAU, the late Foreign Minister Ketema Yifru, second from left with Mekonnen and the Other Two Speakers.