United Nations is very concerned about the current situation in Tigray: Spokesman

Stéphane Dujarric, spokesman for the Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said that the Secretary-General is very concerned about the current situation in the Tigray province in Ethiopia.

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“He feels that it is essential to quickly restore the rule of law, in full respect for human rights, promote social cohesion, an inclusive reconciliation, as well as to re-establish the delivery of public services and guarantee unfettered humanitarian access,” Dujarric said.

“The United Nations remains totally committed to supporting the African Union initiative. We also remain fully committed to mobilizing the full capacity of the United Nations to provide humanitarian support to refugees, displaced people and all populations in distress.”

Dujarric also underlined that the Secretary-General has also been conveying these messages in the numerous conversations he has had with United Nations representatives on the ground and regional leaders, as well as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia with whom he spoke on Sunday. (ILKHA)