EHRC is an independent federal state body est. by the Constitution & reporting to parliament as an NHRI tasked with the promotion & protection of human rights.
The Commission Calls on the Human Rights Council to support the implementation of the joint investigation recommendations and to encourage ongoing independent investigations in
#Ethiopia
From Nov. 14-19,
@EthioHRC
deployed experts to
#Ethiopia
's Maikadra to carry out an investigation.
The probe finds atrocity crimes which may amount to crimes against humanity & war crimes were committed by ‘Samri’ group, aided & abetted by then-local admin, police & militia
📣 The Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (
@Ganhri1
) has announced today that it has re-accredited the Ethiopian
#HumanRights
Commission (
@EthioHRC
) with “A” Status following a rigorous review process.
@UNHumanRights
@NANHRI40
After repeated attempts,
@EthioHRC
deployed a mission to Aksum, in
#Ethiopia
's
#Tigray
, b/n Feb 27-March 5.
The preliminary probe finds that grave human rights abuses have been committed & over 100 civilians were killed by Eritrean soldiers on Nov 28-29.
The
#humanrights
impact of the armed conflict on civilians in
#Amhara
Regional State
EHRC calls on conflicting parties to agree, without preconditions, to immediately end hostilities, enabling space for dialogue and a peaceful resolution of the conflict
“The continued insecurity in the area & the ethnically targeted killing of residents must be put to a stop immediately” & reiterates
@EthioHRC
's call for an urgent reinforcement of govt security forces to prevent further civilian deaths –
@DanielBekele
#Ethiopia
:
@EthioHRC
&
@UNHumanRights
have agreed to conduct a joint investigation into the human rights violations & abuses allegedly committed by all parties in the context of the
#Tigray
conflict, as part of the much-needed accountability process for the victims.
.
@EthioHRC
is deploying a mission to
#Amhara
Regional State to investigate reports of shelling, killings, looting and displacement of civilians in yet another worrying escalation of the spread of the
#Tigray
Conflict.
#Ethiopia
#Ethiopia
: Amnesty Intl's report "should be taken seriously" -
@DanielBekele
@EthioHRC
hasn't finalized its investigation, but prelim findings indicate civilian killings in retaliatory attack. We'll release full findings to ensure accountability of all perpetrators of H/R abuses
#Ethiopia
:
@EthioHRC
is deeply concerned by reports of harassment, closure of businesses, physical attacks/ killings targeting civilians, inhumane treatment of detainees/combatants, attacks against refugees & use of child soldiers in context of ongoing conflict in
#Tigray
Afar and Amhara Regions: Report on Violations of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law in Afar and Amhara Regions of Ethiopia Published
Read the report:
#HumanRightsForAll
"Oromia is still reeling from the grim weight of tragic killings this year. These grave patterns of abuse should never be allowed to continue."
@EthioHRC
is deeply alarmed by the loss of life in Oromia & calls on authorities to prevent security forces from using excessive force
“No amount of grievance can justify such brutality, and perpetrators should be held to account.” -
@DanielBekele
@EthioHRC
unequivocally condemns the massacre of civilians in Wollega Zone’s Gawa-Kanka, Gilla-Gogola, and Seka-Jerbi kebeles.
Regarding 2023 Adwa Victory Day celebration related incidents EHRC calls for implicated law enforcement officials to be subject to accountability
#Ethiopia
#HumanRightsForAll
.
@EthioHRC
deplores yet another attack against civilians in Daletti Kebele, Debati Woreda of Benishangul-Gumuz’s Metekel Zone.
The failure to ensure civilian safety calls for a reconsideration of full federal control of the Zone.
#Ethiopia
.
@EthioHRC
is extremely concerned by the alarming increase of the number of civilians affected by renewed hostilities in Amhara region. The Commission strongly urges all parties to the conflict to uphold their obligations under
#humanrights
and
#humanitarian
laws.
#Ethiopia
On the Amnesty & HRW report, EHRC stated that findings in terms of the Maikadra killings & the retaliatory attacks & unlawful large scale displacement are consistent with what has been documented & reported by
@EthioHRC
as well as the Joint Investigation with
@UNHumanRights
Slow social service restoration in
#Ethiopia
's Tigray increased H/R abuses.
- 108 rape cases reported in Mekelle, Adigrat, Ayder hospitals
- Severe food shortage
- Insecurity/lack of health service forcing long-distance travel
@EthioHRC
's brief report:
Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (
@EthioHRC
) Public Statement on the Report of the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on
#Ethiopia
(ICHREE)
#HumanRightsForAll
Abuses in Oromia:
@EthioHRC
launched a probe into human rights violations committed in the wake of Hachalu Hundessa’s death. The commission spent two weeks in over 40 areas, gathering accounts from victims, witnesses, the govt, & hospitals. (Thread 1/9)
“The civilian suffering, degree of damage calls for an immediate collaboration among all relevant bodies.”
The security situation in war-affected areas of
#Ethiopia
's Tigray, nearby areas could trigger a humanitarian crisis. Read
@EthioHRC
's brief report:
#Ethiopia
: Detention of Ethio-Forum and
@AwloMedia
journalists and staff should follow due process; detainees should be released immediately if court order not produced
#pressfreedom
#Ethiopia
: Taking note of announcement of end of Tigray military operation,
@EthioHRC
calls on govt to:
• restore comms, provision of basic services (incl humanitarian supplies)
• set up logistical infra. to return displaced
• allow access to independent investigation
‹‹IT DID NOT FEEL LIKE WE HAD A GOVERNMENT››
The numbers in
@EthioHRC
investigation report of unrest in
#Ethiopia
's Oromia:
- 35 killed, 306 injured by attackers
- 76 killed, 190 injured by security forces
- 12 dead in explosions
- 6,468 displaced
.
@EthioHRC
continues to monitor situation in Beninshangul Gumuz & confirms death toll has risen to 207.
EHRC repeats call for urgent provision of humanitarian assistance & for measures strengthening security structure to take civilian safety, HR protection into consideration.
#Ethiopia
: EHRC is monitoring the situation of media personnel Kibrom Worku, Tamrat Negera, Meaza Mohammed and Eyasped Tesfaye who are currently in detention.
During visits to prisons in
#Ethiopia
's Gambela Region,
@EthioHRC
found that three children as young as 11 years old have been detained since mid-December on suspicion of being members of OLF Shane, & 90 detainees - largely Tigrayan - on suspicion of “supporting TPLF”.
Meet our new Deputy Chief Commissioner, and Commissioners for the Rights of Women and Children, Disability Rights, Rights of Older Persons, and Civil and Political Rights!
.
@EthioHRC
Chief Commissioner
@DanielBekele
held consultations earlier on Tuesday with
@_AfricanUnion
High Representative for the Horn of Africa Olusegun Obasanjo & shared thoughts about the human rights situation in
#Ethiopia
’s conflict-affected areas & pathways for peace
#Ethiopia
: The joint investigation by
@UNHumanRights
&
@EthioHRC
into alleged violations of human rights, humanitarian & refugee law committed by all parties to the conflict in
#Tigray
has concluded its field work phase. Full statement:
“The latest attack is a grim addition to the human cost which we bear collectively." -
@DanielBekele
@EthioHRC
is saddened to learn of gruesome attack on passenger bus heading from Wonbera to Chagni in Benishangul-Gumuz on Nov 14. Fatalities estimated at 34, but likely to rise.
“Int’l. HR Law & IHL imposes maximum restraint on all parties during such times” -
@DanielBekele
@EthioHRC
is alarmed by reports of arbitrary detentions, attacks on civilians & refugees, inhumane treatment of detainees & captured combatants, & use of
#childsoldiers
#Tigray
Have you experienced a breach of your human rights? Do you need advice?
@EthioHRC
can help - call our hotline 7307 on working hrs Monday-Friday
የሰብአዊ መብቶቸዎ መጣስ ስያጋጥመዎ፣ መረጃ/ምክር ሲፈልጉ ዘወትር በስራ ሰዓት (ሰኞ-አርብ) 7307 ተጠቅመው በነጻ ይደውሉ
Hearty congratulations to Hanna Arega & Hillary Melaku for winning
#Ethiopia
’s first high school moot court competition!
The 11th graders from Etege Menen Boarding School put in stellar performances with passionate arguments to seal top spot out of 40 teams from across Ethiopia!
Detention of journalists and media personnel: Update!
@EthioHRC
reiterates that
#Ethiopia
’s media law clearly prohibits pre-trial detention for any alleged offence committed through media
#HumanRightsForAll