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UN Rights Chief Urges Ethiopian Parties to Avoid Full-Scale War
Addis Standard · 5 hours ago · Read the Full Story on Addis Standard
AI SUMMARY
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk expressed deep alarm over renewed fighting in Ethiopia and urged all parties to de-escalate tensions and protect civilians.
- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk expressed deep alarm over the impact of renewed fighting in Ethiopia on civilians.
- ENDF airstrikes, including drone strikes, hit five schools in Tigray on September 22, causing deaths and injuries.
- A mortar strike in Kobo town, Amhara region, attributed to the ENDF on September 23, resulted in civilian deaths.
- Türk called on all parties to ensure the protection of civilians and facilitate unhindered humanitarian access.
- Internet and telecommunication services have been disrupted in Mekelle and parts of Amhara, while roads are blocked in parts of Afar.
- Ethiopian Airlines suspended flights to Mekelle, Axum, and Shire after TPLF forces reportedly took over the three airports on September 23.
- Türk condemned an ongoing campaign of forced mass recruitment of civilians, including children and demobilized former combatants, by the TPLF.
- The UN reported disturbing accounts of arbitrary conscription by government forces as well.
- Türk urged states with influence over the parties to help bring about a cessation of hostilities and offered his office's support for UN-AU peace efforts.
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