Addis Ababa, October 26, 2022 (FBC) – The right to humanitarian aid access and protection of citizens safety are unassailable, said the FDRE Government Communication Service Minister, Legese Tulu.
The Minister confirmed that the Ethiopian government is committed to fulfilling its constitutional mandate to ensure the safety of its citizens and the provision of humanitarian aid and basic services.
In addition, he mentioned that humanitarian aid and protection of citizens are non-negotiable. Hence, the humanitarian aid access and protection of the people of Tigray region are unassailable.
The Minister also pointed out that the government is working hard to speed up unfettered humanitarian aid to all those who are in dire situations in all areas pf Ethiopia.
Legese said that the government will not allow aid grain and medicine to be stolen by any terrorist group.
Therefore, the government of Ethiopia will control the distribution of humanitarian aid, he insisted.
Noting that this is the constitutional responsibility, he emphasized that the government will work on humanitarian works in every corner of the country.