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Statement by Secretary Antony J. Blinken on the Continuing Atrocities and Denial of Humanitarian Access in Tigray

Post by sarcasm » 15 May 2021, 19:48

Statement by Secretary Antony J. Blinken on the Continuing Atrocities and Denial of Humanitarian Access in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region

For Immediate Release

May 15, 2021

The United States is gravely concerned by the increasing number of confirmed cases of military forces blocking humanitarian access to parts of the Tigray region. This unacceptable behavior places the 5.2 million people in the region in immediate need of humanitarian assistance at even greater risk. The United States unequivocally calls upon the Governments of Eritrea and Ethiopia to take all necessary steps to ensure that their forces in Tigray cease and desist this reprehensible conduct. We also again call on all parties to comply with obligations under international humanitarian law, including those relevant to the protection of civilians, and to cease immediately all hostilities and allow relief to reach those suffering and in greatest need of assistance. The Ethiopian government should lead in this regard and immediately facilitate full and unhindered access for humanitarian actors to all parts of the Tigray region.

There are many credible reports of armed forces in Tigray committing acts of violence against civilians, including gender-based violence and other human rights abuses and atrocities. The conduct of the Eritrean Defense Forces and Amhara regional forces have been particularly egregious. The continued presence of Eritrean forces in Tigray further undermines Ethiopia’s stability and national unity. We again call upon the Government of Eritrea to remove its forces from Tigray. Both Eritrean and Ethiopian authorities have repeatedly promised such a withdrawal, but we have seen no movement towards implementation. We equally urge the Government of Ethiopia to withdraw Amhara regional forces from the Tigray region and ensure that effective control of western Tigray is returned to the Transitional Government of Tigray. Prime Minister Abiy and President Isais must hold all those responsible for atrocities accountable.

https://et.usembassy.gov/statement-by-s ... ay-region/

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Re: Statement by Secretary Antony J. Blinken on the Continuing Atrocities and Denial of Humanitarian Access in Tigray

Post by sebdoyeley » 15 May 2021, 19:58

"from giving 72 hours to withdraw, down to "please withdrow" big jump

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Re: Statement by Secretary Antony J. Blinken on the Continuing Atrocities and Denial of Humanitarian Access in Tigray

Post by sarcasm » 15 May 2021, 20:17

sebdoyeley wrote:
15 May 2021, 19:58
"from giving 72 hours to withdraw, down to "please withdrow" big jump
Did they say 72 hours before as well? Like Abiy said, "lots of 'concern' statement is not going to be bread to Tigrayan people."

Where's the stick??????? Only the stick will make a difference!

There's one thing which is always true in regards to Isaias, that is, he responds quickly to the stick (or threat of stick) than the carrot. When diplomats openly started talking about the threat of ICC, Isaias quickly responded within 24 hrs by admitting the presence of his soldiers in Tigray (something he denied for 5 months) and the agreement for their withdrawal on his official website. The stick is the only language he understands, but it is not the first tool diplomats use, unfortunately.

And now, if there's no stick (or a threat of stick) all this statements are pointless.

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Re: Statement by Secretary Antony J. Blinken on the Continuing Atrocities and Denial of Humanitarian Access in Tigray

Post by sebdoyeley » 15 May 2021, 20:36

yeah, I hope your own statement may give you a good resting sleep which is direly you need, but the reality on the ground will not change, Isaias doesn't give a rat's as** about white man's threat.Edu.
sarcasm wrote:
15 May 2021, 20:17
sebdoyeley wrote:
15 May 2021, 19:58
"from giving 72 hours to withdraw, down to "please withdrow" big jump
Did they say 72 hours before as well? Like Abiy said, "lots of 'concern' statement is not going to be bread to Tigrayan people."

Where's the stick??????? Only the stick will make a difference!

There's one thing which is always true in regards to Isaias, that is, he responds quickly to the stick (or threat of stick) than the carrot. When diplomats openly started talking about the threat of ICC, Isaias quickly responded within 24 hrs by admitting the presence of his soldiers in Tigray (something he denied for 5 months) and the agreement for their withdrawal on his official website. The stick is the only language he understands, but it is not the first tool diplomats use, unfortunately.

And now, if there's no stick (or a threat of stick) all this statements are pointless.

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Re: Statement by Secretary Antony J. Blinken on the Continuing Atrocities and Denial of Humanitarian Access in Tigray

Post by Tog Wajale E.R. » 15 May 2021, 20:56

We Put The Dedebit Woorgach Agga*me Tigrayian Back To Stone Ages.

Bissbiss Shettattam Agga*me Mighty Amara People Will Rule Tigrai Next 1000 Years To Come. Go Figure Bissbiss Shettattam Agga*mes.
We Are Not Done Yet Until We Make Tigrai Like Aleppo Syria. Go Figure.

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