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AEPAC Chairman Statement on Joint Commission Report of the Investigation on Human Rights in Tigray – November 3, 2021

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“This joint investigation has helped build an important understanding of the reality on the ground during the early stages of the conflict.  There has been an immense amount of misinformation and unfounded allegations set against the Ethiopian Government and its forces by the TPLF and international bodies. This report dispels many of those, and it concludes that accusations the government […]

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Ethiopian textile industry at risk if U.S. suspends trade deal over Tigray war By Dawit Endeshaw October 28, 2021 (Source-Rueters)

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Ethiopian textile industry at risk if U.S. suspends trade deal over Tigray war By Dawit Endeshaw (Source: Reuters)   ADDIS ABABA, Oct 28 (Reuters) – In a crowded Addis Ababa factory, Finoteselam Nigussie’s needle plunges in-and-out of the gauzy white cloth she deftly guides through a sewing machine. Like thousands of other Ethiopian women, stitching

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Input from US Needed to Resolve Ethiopian Crisis By Araya Amsalu October 2021 (Source: The Enquirer -Cincinnati.com)

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Input from US is needed to resolve Ethiopian crisis Araya AmsaluOpinion contributor (Source: The Enquirer – Cincinnati.com)   Around a million members of the Ethiopia diaspora have made the United States their home. I have lived here since 1991, and I view myself as a proud American and a proud Ethiopian. My connection to my

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Who Said What at PM Abiy Ahmed’s Inauguration – October 4, 2021 (Source: Ethiopian Monitor)

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Who said What at the Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Inauguration October 4, 2021 Ethiopian Monitor ADDIS ABABA – Abiy Ahmed has been elected as a Prime Minister of Ethiopia for a new five-year term.   He took the oath of office, administered by Supreme Court Chief Justice Meaza Ashenafi, on Monday morning. In the afternoon,

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Ethiopian Parliament Confirms Abiy Ahmed as Prime Minister – By Dawit Endeshaw (Reuters) October 4, 2021

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Ethiopian parliament confirms Abiy Ahmed as prime minister By Dawit Endeshaw   ADDIS ABABA, Oct 4 (Reuters) – Ethiopia’s parliament confirmed incumbent Abiy Ahmed as prime minister for a five-year term on Monday, cementing his power domestically amid mounting international concern of his government’s handling of the conflict in northern Ethiopia. Abiy’s party won a

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Make sure Ethiopian-American voices are heard – 03 October 2021

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AEPAC is committed to making sure that Ethiopian-American voices are heard in our democratic process. The deadline to register is the 12th of October. Don’t delay. Register now – https://t.co/ia58fe5Hv6#Virginiavotes #Wevote pic.twitter.com/gIOQYCRLnT — The American-Ethiopian Public Affairs Committee (@AmericaEthiopia) October 2, 2021

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Keep Ethiopia in AGOA: take action to protect Ethiopian jobs – 28 September 2021

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At AEPAC, we have become highly concerned that the United States is planning to remove Ethiopia from The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The Act provides the people of Ethiopia a lifeline at a time of extreme hardship for the country. It funds business development and is estimated to directly contribute to around 300,000 Ethiopian jobs. In turn,

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76th Session of the UN General Assembly Statement by Demeke Mekonnen Deputy PM/Foreign Minister of Ethiopia – 24 September 2021

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Accused by agenda-and-revenue driven media, convicted by misguided politics, we are now facing a unilateral coercive measure. Ethiopia opposed coercive measures, when it was applied against others, we advise against its application on Ethiopia. Prescriptions and punitive measures never helped improve situations or relations.

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Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md) Statement on Ongoing Situation in Ethiopia – September 10, 2021

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 VAN HOLLEN STATEMENT ON ONGOING SITUATION IN ETHIOPIA   Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement regarding the ongoing situation in Ethiopia: As the situation in Ethiopia continues to worsen, I remain deeply concerned by the evolving conflict and repeat my calls for all parties to come to

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PM Abiy Ahmed Speaks Truth to [Super]power in an Open Letter: Is Joe Biden Listening? By Prof. AlMariam September 19, 2021

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PM ABIY AHMED SPEAKS TRUTH TO (SUPER)POWER IN AN OPEN LETTER: IS PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN LISTENING? Posted in Al Mariam’s Commentaries By almariam On September 19, 2021   “History always smiles upon those who have stood for truth. And so, I am certain that truth will shine upon this proud nation Ethiopia.” “Ethiopia will not

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