News Highlights: Over 100 feared dead in Italy shipwreck, Violence in Lascaanood, UN Human Rights Council kicks off
3 Mar 2023

News Highlights: Over 100 feared dead in Italy shipwreck, Violence in Lascaanood, UN Human Rights Council kicks off

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In this week’s News Highlights: UN Human Rights Council to debate on Ethiopia; Political opposition and journalists in prison in Ethiopia; Conference to establish interim government in Tigray; Accusations of war crimes by Eritrea just before CoH agreement; Humanitarian situation in Ethiopia; Situation in Laascaanood, Somalia; Constitutional amendment for elections approved in Libya, but controversial; 22 Syrian detained refugees on hunger strike in Libyan prison; IOM and UNHCR update reports on situation in Libya; Criticism on Tunisian President after racist remarks; Shipwreck off the shores of Italy kills at least 67 people, 7 more die off Libya; EU trade benefits in exchange of migration returns criticised; African leaders condemn EU for unfair trade; HRW accuses EU of neglecting its rescue duties; EU Member states call for stronger border and return policies; EU sanctions on Russia’s Wagner mercenaries partly over Africa violence; and hundreds of Eritrean refugees testify to torture endured in Libya.

News Highlights: Isaias visits Nairobi, EU Summit sees tough rhetoric on migration, EU expanding support to Libyan coast guard
10 Feb 2023

News Highlights: Isaias visits Nairobi, EU Summit sees tough rhetoric on migration, EU expanding support to Libyan coast guard

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In this week’s News Highlights: Eritrean President Isaias meets Ruto in Kenya; Tigray and Ethiopian delegations meet; Ethiopian Orthodox Church tensions and violence increase; Abiy visits Europe; Cash and increased flights among steps to restore services in Tigray; Russian Foreign Minister visits Sudan; HRW calls for targeted sanctions on Eritrea over collective punishment during round-ups; EU expands support to Libya, starting with extra boat; EU increases support to Rwanda to absorb Libya evacuees; EU Summit discusses migration policies; and multiple shipwrecks cost the lives of refugees and migrants in the Mediterranean Sea. 

News Highlights: Heavy weapons hand-over starts in Tigray, Alleged Eritrean trafficker appears in court, Italy’s decree could cause more deaths at sea
13 Jan 2023

News Highlights: Heavy weapons hand-over starts in Tigray, Alleged Eritrean trafficker appears in court, Italy’s decree could cause more deaths at sea

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In this week’s News Highlights: TDF starts hand-over of heavy weapons; Presence of Eritrean troops continues in Tigray; German and French Foreign Ministers visit Ethiopia; Fighting escalates in Oromia; Ethiopian airlines restricts passengers flying between Addis and Mekelle; Alleged human trafficker Kidane arrested in Sudan; Final round of talks between military and civilian leaders in Sudan; Three aid workers and 11 civilians killed in South Sudan; Over 1000 migrants and refugees already returned to Libya this year; HRW warns that Italy’s anti-rescue decree risks more deaths at sea; Human trafficking suspect Welid appears in court in the Netherlands; UNHCR urges EU to treat all refugees equally; EU provides additional EUR 25.5 million to address food crisis in Africa; and German ruling published states Eritreans should not be forced to embassy for papers.