Diplomacy
41 Nations Demand Protection for Civilians and Aid Workers in Ethiopia
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AI SUMMARY
A coalition of 41 countries has issued an urgent appeal at the UN Human Rights Council demanding full protection for civilians and humanitarian workers in Ethiopia, particularly in the Amhara and Oromia regions.
- A joint statement by 41 nations was delivered by Lithuania's Permanent Representative, Ambassador Rytis Paulauskas, at the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council.
- The coalition expressed grave concern over conflict-driven security breakdowns in Ethiopia, specifically highlighting the situations in the Amhara and Oromia regions.
- The appeal demands an immediate end to human rights abuses and calls for the unconditional protection of civilians caught in regional hostilities.
- The group highlighted targeted violence, security obstructions, and fatalities among humanitarian workers delivering life-saving aid to populations affected by drought and climate change.
- The statement called for full accountability, transparent investigations, and victim-centered justice for violations of international humanitarian law, particularly the unlawful killings of aid personnel.
- The Ethiopian government was urged to utilize technical assistance from the OHCHR country office and implement recommendations from prior OHCHR and EHRC reports.
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