Humanitarian crises monitoring: Ethiopia’s Tigray region
International Development Committee
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Non-inquiry session
Report and Government response published The International Development Committee (IDC) has said that the UK’s response to the deeply concerning humanitarian situation in Ethiopia’s Tigray region will be an early test of the new Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, where it’s combined development and diplomatic strengths can be utilised to …
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Humanitarian crises monitoring: Ethiopia’s Tigray region
Christian Rogg · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Dr Alastair McPhail CMG OBE
Edward Brown · World Vision
James Duddridge · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Paul Turnbull · UN World Food Programme Ethiopia
Reports 1 report · click to expand
| Title | HC No. | Published | Items | Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenth Report - The humanitarian situation in Tigray | 30 Apr 2021 | 73 | Responded |
Recommendations & Conclusions
11 results
3
Recommendation
Not Addressed
Tenth Report - The humanitarian si…
We urge the UK Government to redouble its efforts to seek an end to the...
We urge the UK Government to redouble its efforts to seek an end to the conflict, using all the diplomatic means at its disposal. It should work multilaterally through organisations such as the UN and the African Union, and bilaterally …
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Government Response
The government responds by detailing its support for joint human rights investigations in Tigray and engagement with the African Union on inquiries, but does not address the recommendation to redouble diplomatic efforts to seek an end to the conflict and foster a political settlement.
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Recommendation
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Tenth Report - The humanitarian si…
We are appalled by the distressing reports of human rights abuses, gender-based violence and sexual...
We are appalled by the distressing reports of human rights abuses, gender-based violence and sexual violence in Tigray. The horrors that have been inflicted on people and their suffering during this conflict are unimaginable, and we are particularly saddened that, …
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Government Response
The government's response focuses on FCDO staff training for atrocity prevention and existing reporting mechanisms for human rights violations, but does not directly address the committee's call for an end to fighting, restoration of services, or investigation and justice for crimes in Tigray.
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Recommendation
Not Addressed
Tenth Report - The humanitarian si…
In line with the recent G7 statement on the importance of an independent, transparent and...
In line with the recent G7 statement on the importance of an independent, transparent and impartial investigation into crimes reported in Tigray, the UK Government should work with the appropriate authorities to enable access for independent monitors to 4 The …
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Government Response
The government's response focuses on ensuring general humanitarian access and safety, and reducing conflict, but does not directly address the recommendation for the UK government to work towards enabling access for independent monitors for crime investigations or pressing for clarity on joint investigations in Tigray.
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Recommendation
Not Addressed
Tenth Report - The humanitarian si…
Drawing upon lessons learned from other atrocities, we recommend that FCDO arranges atrocity prevention training...
Drawing upon lessons learned from other atrocities, we recommend that FCDO arranges atrocity prevention training for staff at the British Embassy in Addis Ababa and neighbouring posts as a matter of urgency and designates a named atrocity prevention lead. Staff …
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Government Response
The government's response focuses on humanitarian needs, aid redirection, and donor coordination for the Tigray response, completely failing to address the recommendation for atrocity prevention training, a designated lead, or an embedded strategy.
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Recommendation
Not Addressed
Tenth Report - The humanitarian si…
We recommend that the FCDO monitors OCHA’s situation reports carefully to rapidly identify any areas...
We recommend that the FCDO monitors OCHA’s situation reports carefully to rapidly identify any areas where needs are unmet or are growing faster than expected so that it can respond rapidly and flexibly to provide the support needed. We also …
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Government Response
The government response outlines its priorities for ending hostilities and supporting political settlement and reconstruction planning, but does not address the specific recommendations for FCDO to monitor OCHA reports or assess its humanitarian contributions.
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Recommendation
Not Addressed
Tenth Report - The humanitarian si…
Food security is a crucial component of the emergency response and we are deeply concerned...
Food security is a crucial component of the emergency response and we are deeply concerned by reports that hunger is being used in the conflict to achieve political ends. With the FCDO having appointed a Special Envoy for Famine Prevention …
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Government Response
The government states its total financial support and general diplomatic engagement, but does not address the recommendation to explore using UN Security Council mechanisms for sanctions against those obstructing aid or using starvation as a weapon of war.
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Conclusion
Not Addressed
Tenth Report - The humanitarian si…
The provision and distribution of lifesaving humanitarian assistance, such as shelter, food and medicine, is...
The provision and distribution of lifesaving humanitarian assistance, such as shelter, food and medicine, is a vital first stage in the response to the situation in Tigray. The humanitarian situation in Tigray 5 Following this, the restoration of basic services …
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Government Response
The government's response described the FCDO's general methods for conflict analysis and resolution and the role of its new conflict centre, but did not specifically address the observed needs for humanitarian assistance or the restoration of basic services in Tigray.
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Conclusion
Not Addressed
Tenth Report - The humanitarian si…
We commend the work of aid agencies in their provision of lifesaving assistance to communities...
We commend the work of aid agencies in their provision of lifesaving assistance to communities in Tigray, despite the extraordinarily difficult circumstances in which they are delivering this help. It is likely that the number of people whose basic needs …
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Government Response
The government response is an exact restatement of the Committee's conclusion, offering no additional information or specific governmental action.
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Conclusion
Tenth Report - The humanitarian si…
On 12 March the Ethiopian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations reiterated Ethiopia’s...
On 12 March the Ethiopian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations reiterated Ethiopia’s readiness to engage constructively on the situation in Tigray and urged the international community to support Ethiopia’s “… ongoing relief and reconstruction efforts to restore …
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Conclusion
Not Addressed
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On 16 March the Ethiopian Government reported it had reached 4.2 million citizens through the...
On 16 March the Ethiopian Government reported it had reached 4.2 million citizens through the relief and the rehabilitation process that was underway. It said it was providing 70% of the food assistance, with 30% coming from development partners and …
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Government Response
The government expresses concern about the dire humanitarian situation and human rights violations in Tigray, stating that the UN assesses far fewer people have received food assistance than the Ethiopian government reported, and much of the region remains inaccessible.
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Conclusion
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The UK Government has said that “Ethiopia is a strategically important partner for the UK...
The UK Government has said that “Ethiopia is a strategically important partner for the UK in tackling poverty, regional instability and irregular migration”135 and that it “relies on a stable Ethiopia that is supportive of our foreign policy priorities in …
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Government Response AI assessment · 71 of 23 classified
Accepted
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Acknowledged
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Deferred
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Rejected
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Total
23 recs + 50 conclusions
Correspondence 6 letters
5 Dec 2022
To committee
Letter from the Minister for Development regarding the humanitarian situation in Tigray - 30 November 2022
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5 Dec 2022
From committee
Letter to the Minister for Development regarding the humanitarian situation in Tigray - 31 October 2022
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16 Dec 2021
To committee
Letter from the Minister for Africa regarding the Humanitarian situation in the north of Ethiopia - 14 December 2021
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23 Nov 2021
To committee
Letter from the Minister for Africa regarding Escalation of conflict in the Tigray region of Ethiopia - 16 November 2021
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23 Nov 2021
From committee
Letter to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs regarding Escalation of conflict in the Tigray region of Ethiopia - 25 October 2021
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24 Mar 2021
To committee
Letter from the Chairs of both the International Development & Foreign Affairs Committees to the Foreign and Development Secretary regarding the situation in Tigray - 23 March 2021
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