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Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · Dec 16

Why Is #Ethiopia Deporting Hundreds of Eritreans?

#Eritrean residents in Ethiopia's capital have reported widespread arrests among their community, sparking fear among refugees and asylum seekers who fled forced military conscription and government oppression.
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Focus on Africa - Why is Ethiopia deporting hundreds of Eritreans? - BBC Sounds

Ethiopia reportedly sending back Eritreans who had fled forced military conscription

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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · Dec 16

#Tigray: Exodus of healthcare workers in Tigray worsens, warns Tigray’s health professional association

The Tigray health professionals association has raised alarm over a growing exodus of healthcare workers from Tigray, citing unpaid salaries and economic hardships as key factors.

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Romhai @romhai.bsky.social · Dec 14

“We affirm the international community failed in its duty to protect us.” says Commission of Inquiry on #TigrayGenocide.

#Justice4Tigray

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“We affirm the international community failed in its duty to protect us.” says Commission of Inquiry on #Tigray Genocide - Tigrai Tv

MEKELLE, December 9, 2024 (Tigray Mass Media Agency) – Commission of Inquiry on Tigrai Genocide (CITG) issues a press release on the occasion of the

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Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · Dec 14

Haftom’s Story: Learning and Resilience In #Tigray

“We have a financial problem. My older brother and sister can no longer go to school and we have a shortage of food. We get breakfast and dinner, but only a small portion. I’m happy to eat lunch at school.” 1/
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Haftom’s Story: Learning & Resilience in Tigray, Ethiopia - Luminos Fund

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Romhai @romhai.bsky.social · Dec 5

Unexploded ordnance in #Tigray continues to pose a serious threat to children, who are often the most affected.

#TigrayIsSuffering

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Photos: Weapon contamination in Ethiopia wrecks limbs and dreams

Unexploded ordnance in Tigray continues to pose a serious threat to children, who are often the most affected.

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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · Dec 3

#Tigray: Unemployment and political instability fuels human trafficking and illegal migration in Tigray, study reveals

The Tigray Youth Association, in collaboration with the German Embassy in Ethiopia, hosted a training workshop in Wukro on the effect of human trafficking & illegal migration.

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Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · Dec 3

Ethiopian Airlines' Outrageous Rip-Off of Tigray Passengers

#Ethiopian Airlines, which has previously been transporting military personnel/weapons during the genocidal #Tigray war, is now facing criticism for price gouging passengers traveling to and from Tigray.
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ትግራይ ክልል በትኬት ዋጋ መናር ጉዳይ የኢትዮጵያ አየር መንገድን ማብራሪያ ጠየቀ

የትግራይ ክልል ትራንስፖርትና መገናኛ ቢሮ፣ የኢትዮጵያ አየር መንገድ፣ አክሱም ለሚከበረው ኅዳር ጽዮን ማርያም ክብረ በዓል ተጓዦች ላይ "የተጋነነ" የትኬት ዋጋ ጭማሪ አድርጓል በማለት ወቀሳ አቅርቧል፡፡ በተጓዦች ላይ የተደረገው የዋጋ ጭማሪ፣ “አየር መንገዱ ለትግራይ ሕዝብ "ፍትሃዊ አገልግሎት ለመስጠት ያለውን ቁር...

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Omna Tigray @omnatigray.bsky.social · Dec 4

As we commemorate the 4-year anniversary of the start of the #TigrayGenocide, we call on the Int’l Comm to recognize the crimes committed against the people of #Tigray as genocide. Add your voice by signing this petition for 🇺🇸, 🇨🇦, 🇪🇺 & 🇬🇧 residents.

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Petition to Recognize Genocide and Demand Justice for Tigrayans

The international community has both a moral and legal duty to address the genocide in Tigray and to protect vulnerable minority groups, including the Irob and Kunama

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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · Nov 29

#Tigray: Orthodox followers express outraged over drastic plane ticket hike to Axum by the Ethiopians Airlines

Thousands of Ethiopian Orthodox followers have expressed outrage over the soaring cost of plane tickets to Axum, a holy city in Tigray.

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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · Nov 30

Happening Now: Axum’s vibrant Hidar Tsion celebration underway

The historic city of Axum is bustling spiritual activities as thousands from across the world gather to celebrate annual Hidar Tsion celebration.

The celebration is marked with solemn processions, prayers and mezmur

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Romhai @romhai.bsky.social · Nov 30

4 years ago #Eritrean troops fighting alongside #Ethiopia systematically killed hundreds of unarmed civilians in the Sacred City of #Axum on 28-29 November 2020, opening fire in the streets and conducting house-to-house raids in a massacre that may amount to a crime against humanity.

#AxumMassacre

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Segar🐅 @segar21.bsky.social · Nov 30

#MariaDengelatMassacre 4th anniversary

Victims of Mariam #Dengelat Massacre where more than 157 #Tigrayans civilians killed brutally by Eritrean troops while celebrating annual festivities around the compound of the church ⛪️

#Justice4TigrayGenocide @segar21.bsky.social @hrw.org

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Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · Nov 30

#Eritrean Refugees Describe Police Crackdown In #Ethiopia

"We were sitting in a café when someone overheard us speaking Tigrinya and called the police. Six officers arrived and detained us. Later, the inspector in charge demanded cash to release us." 1/
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Eritrean refugees describe police crackdown in Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa

Hundreds have reportedly detained in recent weeks as relations between the two countries worsen.

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Hiwet 🧿 @tigraweyti.bsky.social · Nov 30

4 years, no justice. The #AxumMassacre stole the lives of innocent men and boys while the world🌏 watched. Demand an independent investigation and accountability!
#AxumMassacre #Justice4TigrayGenocide
#UpholdPretoriaAgreement

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nigistisaba.bsky.social @nigistisaba.bsky.social · Nov 29

As we count our blessings today, we will also remember the hundreds of #Tigrayans that lost their lives to atrocious acts of violence on this day 4 years ago - hence, #TheAxumMassacre! Despite the continued denial from those who instigated and supported the massacre,

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Nohe Lema @nohelema.bsky.social · Nov 29

On the day the world celebrates #Thanksgiving2024 we remember the tragedy in #Tigray #Axum 4years ago. Eritrean soldiers began what appears to be start of a genocidal mission, killing over 800 people.💔 #AxumMassacre #Justice4TigrayGenocide @secblinken.bsky.social @marcorubio.bsky.social @hrw.org

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Sara gidey @12sara.bsky.social · Nov 29

It's been #4Years since the #AxumMassacre was committed. On November 28-29, 2020, the Eritrean troops supported by the Ethiopian Federal Army massacred more than 1000 civilians in Axum, Tigray.
#NeverForget, #NeverAgain
#AxumMassacre @bbcafrica1.bsky.social

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wediblata.bsky.social @wediblata.bsky.social · Nov 29

Cannibal #Eritrean forces committed #AksumMassacre and #TigrayGenocide! justice will come, no matter how and when!!

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Wedi Abay Tigray (ዘፍፅ) @wediabayt.bsky.social · Nov 28

The massacre in Axum is just one harrowing example of state-sponsored violence in #Tigray. 🌍Leaders must act now to stop these crimes & hold perpetrators accountable. #Justice4TigrayGenocide #UpholdPretoriaAgreement
#EritreanTroopsOutOfTigray
@hrw.org
@ec.europa.eu
@amnestyuk.bsky.social

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Sara gidey @12sara.bsky.social · Nov 29

👉Four years ago,Axum experienced a massacre by🇪🇷n soldiers, resulting in over 1,000 civilian deaths.Residents were even forbidden from burying their loved ones,and someEthiopians dismissed the atrocity as fabricated.
#AxumMassacre
@bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social

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zewdi Abtaha @zewdiabraha.bsky.social · Nov 29

As we honor St. Mary of Zion on Hidar 21, we must also honor those who perished in Axum’s 2020 massacre by Eritrea .

Lives were cut short in a city of faith and peace. Accountability is long overdue. #AxumMassacre #Justice4TigrayGenocide
@amnesty @UNWatch

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zewdi Abtaha @zewdiabraha.bsky.social · Nov 29

Axum’s churches, meant for celebration during the Feast of St.Mary of Zion, became places of massacres in 2020.

The Axum Massacre is a scar on our history.May the victims never be forgotten. #AxumMassacre #Justice4TigrayGenocide
@amnesty @UNOAU_
@UKinEthiopia @US_AU @UNWatch

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Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · Nov 29

“But I say to you love your enemies. Bless those who curse you. Do good to those who hate you. And pray for those who hurt you and persecute you.”

— Matthew 5፡44
tigraitv.com/en/aksum-wel...

Aksum Welcomes Hidar Tsion Pilgrims with Traditional Foot Washing Ceremony - Tigrai Tv

MEKELLE, November 20, 2017 (Tigray Mass Media Agency) – The historic city of Aksum has opened its gates to thousands of visitors from across Tigray, other

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Dr Mulugeta Gebregziabher @profmulugeta.bsky.social · Nov 29

መኸተ HIV AIDS
ባህሊ ትግራይ ምስ መዳርግቲ ኣካላት ብምትሕብባር
Axum
Nov 29, 2024
🙌ድሮ ሕዳርፅዮን!🙌
@nigistisaba.bsky.social @burbridgeduke.bsky.social @omnatigray.bsky.social @tigrai24.bsky.social @maibelt.bsky.social @tdrfund.bsky.social @voanews.bsky.social @tigrayact.bsky.social
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Campaign against HIV in Axum, Tigray by Bahli Tigray troupe

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Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · Nov 29

“እግዚኣብሄር ንጽዮን ሐርይዋ እዩ እሞ መሕደሪኡ ኽትከውን በሀጋ። እዚኣ ንሓዋሩ መዕረፊተይ እያ ብሂገያ እየ እሞ ኣብዚኣ ንሕእዋሩ ኽነብር እየ። ንሲሳያ ኣጸቢቐ ኽባርኾ ንድኻታታ እንጌራ ኸጽግቦም እየ። ንኻህናታ ምድሓን ከልብሶም እየ ቅዱሳና ኸኣ ብሓጐስ እልል ኪብሉ እዮም።”

— ዳዊት 132፡ 13-16

ርሑስ ኣውድኣመት ሕዳር ጺዮን ማሪያም። በረኸታ ናይ ኣዴና ቅድስት ድንግል ማርያም ወላዲተ ኣምላክ ምስ ኩላትና ይኹን።

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