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11 Nov 2020

News Highlights Extra: Conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region

by K. Melicherova | posted in: Abiy Ahmed, Africa, African Union, Bombing, Eritrea, Ethiopia, European Union, Horn of Africa region, IGAD, Migration, United Nations | 0

On Wednesday 4 November, tensions escalated in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. Disputes between the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) in Tigray and the Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed led to fighting in the Tigray region and at its borders. As the situation evolves, EEPA is sending extra news highlights on the conflict. Experts emphasise that the international community must speak with one voice to urge de-escalation of the conflict, and urge all parties involved in the conflict to enter into peaceful dialogue.

9 Nov 2020

Trends in Human Trafficking – Issue no. 11 – EEPA News Highlights

by K. Melicherova | posted in: Africa, COVID-19, Detention, Horn of Africa region, Human Rights abuses, Human Trafficking, Libya, Research, Trafficking, Trends in Human Trafficking highlights, UNHCR, UNODC | 0

Dear readers,
The EEPA team is pleased to present the 11th issue of the newsletter on Trends in Human Trafficking between the Greater Horn of Africa and Europe. Please feel free to forward this information to others or invite them to subscribe via this link. If you have information to contribute, do not hesitate to contact us.

6 Nov 2020

News Highlights: Experts call for de-escalation of Tigray conflict, Nearly 1,000 refugees returned to Libya, UN calls for new resettlement system in the UK

by L. Storchi | posted in: Africa, EEPA news and activities, Eritrea, Ethiopia, European Union, Horn of Africa region, Libya, Migration | 0

In this week’s news highlights: Experts call for de-escalation of violence in Ethiopia as military offense starts against Tigray; 54 Amhara people killed in Oromia region of Ethiopia; Renewed relations between Sudan and Israel leaves refugees in fear of deportation; Increase in COVID-19 cases in the East and Horn of Africa; 1,000 refugees returned by Libyan coastguards within days; Statistical analysis on migrant vulnerability on the move in Libya; UN calls for new resettlement system in the UK after tragic family death; Two smugglers taken into custody for piloting boats across the Channel; 1,600 refugees arrive in Lampedusa and 300 await to disembark; Fires burn down tents in refugee centre on the island of Samos; Dutch Government leads a project for digital transition in Africa; Second COVID-19 wave puts women, children, and migrants in danger of human trafficking; 10 countries that receive the most refugees.