Ethiopia: IDPs in Western Oromia Suffer From Lack of Aid, Forced Returns Amid Volatile Security

Internally Displaced People (IDP) in Western Oromia, particularly the East Wollega, West Wollega, Kellem Wollega, and Horo Guduru Wollega zones have endured dire humanitarian… Read more »

Ethiopia: Why Over One Million IDPs in Tigray Still Linger in Camps a Year After Peace Deal

According to the UN, more than one million people are estimated to remain internally displaced from the Tigray war, and continue to shelter in IDP camps across the region, with… Read more »

Ethiopia: Rights Commission Engages Tigray Interim Govt Over Misleading Report On IDPs Status

The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has responded to concerns raised by the Tigray Regional Interim Administration regarding the scope and findings of its recent report on… Read more »

Ethiopia: Hunger, Homelessness Plague Internally Displaced People in Western Oromia

Internally displaced people (IDPs) in western Oromia, who were forcibly returned to their homes, are facing severe vulnerability with regards to food shortages and shelter. Read more »

Ethiopia: At Least 30 Died of Hunger in Gambella Refugee Camps - Human Rights Body

At least 30 refugees have died from hunger and malnutrition since May after food aid was halted at camps in Ethiopia's Gambella region, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC)… Read more »

Ethiopia: Efforts to Fully Return IDPs to Western and Southern Tigray Under Way - Defence Minister

Ethiopian Defense Minister, Abreham Belay (PhD) said works are underway to return to their homes hundreds of thousands of people displaced from Western and Southern Tigray, during… Read more »

Ethiopia: 'I Lost My Two Newborn Babies Due to Hunger' - Mother in Abiy Addi IDP Camp in Tigray

In the heart of Central Tigray, just 95 kilometers away from the city of Mekelle, the regional capital of Tigray, Abeba Weldegebreal, 38, a resilient individual and mother of five… Read more »

Ethiopia: UN Condemns Ethiopia's Expulsion of Eritreans, Urges Immediate Halt to Deportations

A panel of United Nations experts has strongly condemned Ethiopia's recent expulsion of hundreds of Eritrean individuals, stating that it is a clear violation of international law.… Read more »

Ethiopia: Residents Displaced By Recent Attacks in Western Oromia Face Hunger, Malaria Exacerbates Already Dire Humanitarian Situation

Residents of Horro Guduru and East Wollega zones in Western Oromia who were displaced by multiple attacks allegedly perpetrated by Fano militants over the past month are suffering… Read more »

Ethiopia: Tragedy Strikes Abiy Addi IDP Camp As Hunger Claims Hundreds of Lives in Tigray, Thousands Remain in Peril

Hunger-related complications have tragically led to the deaths of at least 27 individuals, including children, at the Abiy Addi internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in central… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Refugees, Asylum Seekers Evacuated From Libya Arrive in Rwanda

The 17 Ethiopians are among 134 refugees and asylum seekers from other African countries. Photo: Ministry of Emergency Management, Rwanda Read more »

Ethiopia: Watchdog Says Eritrean Refugees and Asylum Seekers Subjected to Arbitrary Arrest in Addis Abeba

The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said following complaints filed to the commission by Eritrean refugees and Asylum seekers in Addis Abeba, it observed that hundreds of… Read more »

Ethiopia: Heavy Rainfall Amid Refugee Influx From Sudan Intensifies Challenges At Metema Border Point

Heavy rainfall in Metema over the last few days has exacerbated an already challenging situation of refugees crossing to Ethiopia from war-torn Sudan, according to a recent UN… Read more »

Ethiopia: IDPs Stage Massive Demonstrations in Major Tigray Cities Against Suspended Aid, Delay in Their Return Home

Hundreds of thousands of IDPs in the Tigray region have staged massive protests in major cities of the region, calling on NGOs and the government to facilitate resumption of… Read more »

Ethiopia: Foreign Nationals From 23 Countries Who Flee Violence in Sudan Arrive in West Gonder, Amhara Region

West Gonder Zone administration said the arrivals include women, children and the vulnerable. Photo: West Gonder Zone Read more »

Ethiopia: At Least 47,000 Fresh IDPs Arrive At Endabaguna, Shire From Ten Woredas of Disputed Western Tigray

At least 47,000 fresh Internally Displaced People (IDPs) who fled Ten woredas in Western Tigray which is under the occupation of Amhara Forces, have arrived at Endabaguna, near… Read more »

Ethiopia: UNHCR Relocates More Than One Thousand Somalia Refugees Newly Arrived in Ethiopia

1,036 most vulnerable and newly arrived refugees in the Somali region of Ethiopia, who fled clashes in Somalia's Lascanood city, have been relocated from border areas to a new… Read more »

Ethiopia: Severe Shortage of Humanitarian Needs Amid Surging Number of IDPs in Debre Berhan, Amhara Region

Over 30,000 Internally Displaced People (IDPs) in the Amhara regional state, Debre Berhan city, who were uprooted from their neighborhoods in West Shewa, East, and West Wollega,… Read more »

Ethiopia: More Than 95, 000 New Refugees Arrive in Ethiopia Fleeing Clashes in Somaliland

European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations said that more than 95,000 new refugees and/or asylum seekers are estimated to have crossed into the Doolo and Warder… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Rights Commission Says Restrictions On Free Movement of People, Trade Impede Recovery Efforts of IDP Returnees in Afar Region

Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has said IDP returnees in war-affected zones in Afar regional state unable to get back to their normal lives due to hindrances and… Read more »

Ethiopia: Victims of Violence in East Wollega Hesitant to Return Home

Internally Displaced People (IDPs) who are stranded in Gida town of Gida Ayana district, in East Wollega zone of Oromia regional state, said they are forced to endure dreadful… Read more »

Ethiopia: More Than 70,000 Displaced People Suffering From Hunger, Disease in Amhara Region

More than 70,000 internally displaced people sheltered in make shift camps in Abergele and Tsagebej districts in Wag-hemra zone of Amhara regional state for more than two years are… Read more »

Ethiopia: Tigray Camp Sheltering Over 54,000 Civilians Hit by Food, Medicine Scarcity

More than 54, 000 civilians who were internally displaced during the two years war in Tigray region and are sheltered at an IDP camp in Abiy Adi, central Tigray, are severely… Read more »

Ethiopia: Benishangul Gumuz to Rehabilitate Displaced People and Destroyed Institutions with World Bank Support

The Benishangul Gumuz region said it has budgeted 2.5 million USD acquired from the World Bank for rehabilitation of internally displaced people and institutions destroyed due to… Read more »

Ethiopia: Athletics Federation President Brings Tigrayan Athletes to Mekelle to Meet Families

Legendary athlete Derartu Tullu, President of the Ethiopian Athletics Federation, led a delegation of Tigrayan athletes and members of the Executive Committee and others to Mekelle… Read more »