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Read #Addis_Standard’s editorial, “Break this chain of attacks”, from June 2026. *** The most compelling evidence comes from the Patriarch of the Ethiopian #Orthodox Tewahedo Church himself. In responding to the attacks, Abba Mathias did not speak of a one-off incident. He appealed to authorities to “break this chain of attacks and bring the perpetrators to justice.” A chain. Not an episode. For years, this publication has reported on recurring killings, displacement, church burnings, property destruction, and targeted attacks in East Arsi. Religious leaders have warned about it. Community members have warned about it. Survivors have warned about it. Yet the violence continues. The obvious question is: why? The answer lies in the complete absence of accountability. addisstandard.com/?p=57692

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News: #Moyale clashes enter ninth day as power outage, transport disruptions and school closures deepen civilian hardship Residents said in some parts of the town the fighting had continued, forcing thousands to flee their homes, with many crossing into neighboring Kenya and others seeking refuge in nearby towns, including #Yabelo, Mega, #Bokku and #Dubuluk. Transportation services, including bajajs (three-wheel auto-rickshaws) and motorcycles, had “come to a standstill,” Abdi Waqo, a resident told #Addis_Standard. Telecommunications services have also been frequently disrupted in several parts of the town. Darmi Boru, a Grade 12 student from Moyale who is currently displaced with her family in Dubuluk District, told #Addis_Standard the conflict had disrupted her education and preparations for national examinations. addisstandard.com/?p=60790

News: At least a dozen civilians killed in yet another army drone strike in #Tigray’s #Rama town At least 12 civilians were killed and several others injured in the latest drone strike targeting civilians collecting grain scattered from a truck that had been hit by a drone the previous evening in Rama town, Central Tigray, according local sources. The attack occurred on Friday morning, October 30, when a drone struck civilians who had gathered to collect sorghum from a private truck carrying grain belonging to local traders. The truck had been hit by a drone strike at around 9 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, in the center of Rama town. A local source who contacted #Addis_Standard by email said 12 civilians were killed instantly, while several others sustained injuries, including serious ones. The situation remained critical, with some of the seriously injured requiring urgent medical attention but no available transportation to take them to hospitals addisstandard.com/?p=60787

#Video_News: Ethiopia’s return to a sea port is inevitable”: Navy Commander calls for regional maritime cooperation watch

News: US customs releases #Ethiopia-made solar cell shipments after supply chain review Addis Abeba — US Customs and Border Protection (#CBP) has released shipments of solar cells manufactured at a #Japanese company's facility in Ethiopia following a review of its supply chain documentation, SolarQuarter reported. #TOYO Co., Ltd., a Japan-headquartered solar manufacturing company, announced on 29 October that CBP had completed its review after the company submitted documentation demonstrating the traceability of its supply chain, including the origins of polysilicon and wafers used in manufacturing the solar cells. The company said it cooperated with US authorities throughout the review process and provided detailed documentation on the sourcing of its production materials. addisstandard.com/?p=60775

News: ‘#Ethiopia’s return to a sea port is inevitable”: #Navy Commander calls for regional maritime cooperation “Since Ethiopia’s return to a sea port is inevitable, working closely and through dialogue with regional countries is essential,” Kindu said on Friday, a day after the conclusion of a regional maritime security forum organized by the Ethiopian Navy Headquarters, according to the army. The forum brought together naval commanders and representatives from #Yemen, #Oman, #Djibouti, #Somaliland, and #Puntland to exchange experiences and explore joint approaches to maritime search and rescue operations and regional security challenges. ENDF said the forum was organized with the support of the #European_Union. addisstandard.com/?p=60780

#Daily_Brief: #Saudi_Arabia denies suspending domestic worker recruitment from #Ethiopia Addis Abeba — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has denied reports that it had cancelled domestic worker recruitment contracts from Ethiopia, saying the measures affected only a limited number of stalled agreements involving overseas recruitment agencies that failed to meet contractual obligations. addisstandard.com/brief/n-60…

#Op_ed: Fading Hopes, Rising Needs: Renewed fighting threatens another humanitarian catastrophe in #Tigray Renewed conflict in #Ethiopia’s Tigray region threatens to exacerbate an already critical humanitarian crisis, endangering civilians through displacement, food insecurity, and compromised healthcare services, writes Gebremichael Negash. He highlights reports from humanitarian organizations indicating an influx of war-wounded patients, alongside an estimated 3.9 million individuals requiring emergency food assistance. Furthermore, displaced families, including those interviewed in #Mekelle, face delayed food distributions and shortages of necessities. Gebremichael notes that "Protecting civilians must come before military objectives. Humanitarian access must come before political calculations.” addisstandard.com/?p=60750

#Daily_Brief: #Iran used secret network of 5,000 military-linked agencies to evade sanctions: Reuters Experts who reviewed the findings described the network as a critical commercial and financial channel for Iran’s military procurement and efforts to sustain its missile and drone capabilities addisstandard.com/short-news…

#Daily_Brief: #Ethiopia secures $30 million in Green Climate Fund financing for climate resilience Addis Abeba — Ethiopia has secured $30 million in financing from the Green Climate Fund (#GCF) to strengthen the climate resilience of vulnerable households, following approval by the Fund’s Board at its 46th meeting in Songdo, South Korea, the Ministry of Finance announced on Thursday. addisstandard.com/brief/n-60…

#Daily_Brief: #UAE sentences eight #Sudanese men, including army deputy chief, to life over arms deals Addis Abeba — An Abu Dhabi court has sentenced eight Sudanese men, including Sudanese Army Deputy Commander-in-Chief Yasser al-Atta and former intelligence chief Salah Gosh, to life imprisonment over an alleged illicit arms trafficking network supplying weapons and ammunition to the Sudanese army, Al Jazeera reported. addisstandard.com/brief/n-60…

#Daily_Brief: #Ethiopia backs #UAE diplomat’s bid for #UN chief amid #Sudan war controversy Her candidacy adds to a field of contenders seeking to lead the UN at a time of mounting international crises and calls for reform. She could become the organization’s first woman secretary-general if elected. addisstandard.com/short-news…

#Daily_Brief: Nearly 120,000 displaced from #Sudan’s #Blue_Nile State amid escalating conflict, IOM says Nearly 120,000 people have been displaced from different parts of Sudan’s Blue Nile State between 11 January and 15 October 2026, marking a 21% increase from the previous assessment in August, according to the International Organization for Migration (#IOM). addisstandard.com/brief/n-60…

#Daily_Brief: #Uganda begins withdrawing troops from #Somalia after nearly two decades Addis Abeba — Uganda has begun withdrawing its troops from Somalia after nearly two decades of military involvement, with the country’s military chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, announcing plans to transfer security responsibilities to Somali forces. addisstandard.com/brief/n-60…

News: #Drone strike kills 16, injures 22 at #Hayiq Jari 2 IDP camp in #Amhara region A drone strike killed 16 civilians and injured 22 others at the Hayiq Jari 2 Turk internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Amhara region at around 11:00 a.m. today, including three pregnant women, an eight-year-old girl and students, camp residents told Addis Standard. “The drone struck the camp five times, at least, at intervals of 15 minutes, while IDPs were inside their shelters. We never expected a drone to attack the camp,” the witness told #Addis_Standard. “At least 15 of them were buried together in one grave because we had no place to bury them individually,” a camp resident who witnessed the attack said. The IDPs were displaced from parts of #Oromia, including Kelem Wollega, East Wollega, West Wollega, Horo Guduru Wollega and West Shewa. Insecurity, targeted dispossession and limited infrastructure continue to constrain their return or relocation. addisstandard.com/?p=60758

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#Daily_Brief: #Türkiye, #Egypt to hold joint naval exercise in #Alexandria amid warming defense ties The planned drills come as regional states continue to navigate overlapping maritime claims, security partnerships, and competition over influence across the #Mediterranean and the #Red_Sea. addisstandard.com/short-news…

News: #Ethiopian arrivals fleeing #Moyale conflict into northern #Kenya rise to nearly 50,000; ‘situation remains fluid’: #UN  “As of 29 October, an estimated 50,000 people had arrived in Moyale, #Marsabit County,” IOM said, adding that the arrivals were staying with local communities along the border, while others had sought shelter at five temporary sites. “Thousands of people have crossed into Kenya seeking safety, and most are being sheltered by local communities,” said Nomagugu Ncube. “The situation remains fluid, and the numbers of arrivals could increase in the coming days.” addisstandard.com/?p=60753