Kategorien: Alle - environment - refugees - instability - displacement

von Elliot Cram Vor 2 Jahren

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Ongoing conflict in Tigray between TPLF and Ethiopian government

The ongoing crisis in Eritrea and the Tigray region has led to significant challenges, including the displacement of millions and severe economic repercussions. The conflict between the TPLF and the Ethiopian government remains unresolved, leading to increased civilian casualties and widespread devastation.

Ongoing conflict in Tigray between TPLF and Ethiopian government

Conglomerate party formed by Abiy Ahmed to unify Ethiopia into democratic nation

Exacerbation of issues relate to climate and environment in Ethiopia as well as global climate crisis

The cost, both in money and resources, to transport thousands of tons of aid and food to the Ethiopia region is extremely costly for the environment. All the food and other materials have to be flown by plane from all around the world which only worsens the state of global carbon emissions. As well, the bombings and shellings in the region from both sides of the conflict damage to land and farming potential of the region.

Displacement (internal and external) of over 2 million people

UN funding and increased activity around Tigray conflict

Increase in public awareness about issues in Ethiopia AND other parts of Eastern Africa

Support and funding from celebrities like The Weeknd

Loss of economic development - government not able to recover from years of conflict with Eritrea

Regional instability in Eastern Africa

Breakdown of negotiations and business deals between Ethiopia government and telecoms businesses

Long term damages to health and security of people in Ethiopia

Increase in sexual assault and rape of women

Dangerous conditions for refugees

Alleged bombing and shelling of cities, towns, hospitals, buildings

Civilian causalities

Ongoing conflict and war in South Sudan

Mandatory conscription in Eritrea

Ongoing refugee crisis in Eritrea

"Isaias is sending young Eritreans to die in Tigray. The war will also further weaken the economy. But Isaias will be in power for a long time. He lets people fight for their survival so that they do not fight for their freedom," - said Paulos Tesfagiorgis, an Eritrean human rights campaigner who was forced into exile by the regime in Asmara (1)

Corrupt dictatorship regime of Eritrea

Invasion of Ethiopia military base by TPLF

Political reformation in 2019 in Ethiopia

Peace treaty over Badme region of Ethiopia

Ongoing conflict in Tigray between TPLF and Ethiopian government