The US State Department applauded the two parties to the peace agreement in Ethiopia today, on Saturday, for their commitment to providing “uncomfortable” humanitarian aid to the Tigray region and the affected areas in the Afar and Emrah provinces in order to meet the needs of the most vulnerable groups.
The announcement of the plans for carrying out the ceasefire agreement between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray Liberation Front, which was signed today in Nairobi, was welcomed by the ministry, according to a statement.
“The United States is the largest supporter of humanitarian aid for Ethiopia, and we will keep giving it to those who need it most,” the statement continued.
In the statement, it was demanded that both parties to the peace agreement uphold the cessation of hostilities, expedite the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid, protect civilians, and restore basic services throughout northern Ethiopia.
The US State Department also called for the start of investigation and accountability on human rights “violations” in the north of the country.
Earlier today, Pretoria, South Africa-based peace deal between Ethiopia and the Tigray Front was signed, according to Radwan Hussein, national security adviser for Ethiopia.
Notably, the agreement between General Tadisi Waridi, Commander-in-Chief of the Tigray rebel forces, and Marshal Burhano Joula, Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian Armed Forces, provides for “the arrival of humanitarian aid to all those who need them.
Olocon Obasango, the Special Envoy of the African Union and a former president of Nigeria, stated that his application would be processed “immediately.”
It is noteworthy that the conflict in Tigray began in November 2020 when the Ethiopian Prime Minister Abi Ahmed sent the Federal Army to topple the leaders of the region who challenged his authority for several months and accused them of attacking federal military bases in the region.
The rebel Tigrey forces were routed early in the conflict, but in 2021 they launched a counter-attack that included Amhara and Afar and coincided with their approach to Addis Abeba, regaining control of the majority of the region.
Then the rebels retreated towards Tigray, which became interrupted by the rest of the country and deprived of electricity, communications networks, banking services and fuel..
America: We demand that an investigation into Ethiopia’s alleged human rights violations begin.
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