Permanent mission appreciates UN Security Council members for their support to Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, April 23, 2021 (FBC) – Ethiopian Permanent Mission to the UN expressed its appreciation to the friendly members of the Council for their constructive considerations, continued support, and understanding.

The Mission underscored that the law enforcement operation in Ethiopia is an internal affair regulated by the laws of the country, including human rights laws. The operation undertaken to restore law and order in the Tigray Region is within the sovereign purview of the state.

Ethiopia is currently providing a significant portion of the humanitarian assistance delivered to those in need and will continue to allocate the maximum available resources, the mission said.

“We call on international partners to scale up assistance to satisfy humanitarian needs in the Tigray region and beyond.” Statement says.

The commitment to investigate and ensure accountability for alleged violations of human rights, including sexual violence, will be upheld, the permanent mission stated.