1 Accepted

Conflict is a key cause of the current humanitarian crisis in Tigray.

Conclusion
Conflict is a key cause of the current humanitarian crisis in Tigray. Continued fighting is hampering efforts to deliver humanitarian assistance to those in need.
Government Response Summary
The government outlines extensive diplomatic efforts, including meetings with the Ethiopian Prime Minister, visits by special envoys, engagement with allies, and raising the issue at the UN Security Council and G7, to address the conflict, humanitarian access, and human rights.
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Government Response
Accepted
HM Government Accepted
The UK Government has been at the forefront of the international response throughout the conflict. The Foreign Secretary met Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy in Addis Ababa on 22 January, urging an end to violence, unfettered humanitarian access and justice for victims of human right atrocities. Nick Dyer, Special Envoy for Famine Prevention and Humanitarian Affairs, and Moazzam Malik, FCDO’s Director General for Africa have also visited Africa, highlighting the real risk of famine and the need for a ceasefire. The UK has remained in close contact with allies, such as the US, EU and Gulf states in pursing these aims. We have raised the issue in UN Security Council open discussions on conflict and famine, and in five ‘AOB’ items on the UNSC agenda; joined a statement of concern at the last Human Rights Council; and issued a statement, under the UK Presidency, from G7 Foreign Ministers on 2 April and communiqués following the meeting of G7 Foreign and Development Ministers in London on 5 May, and the meeting of G7 Leaders in Carbis Bay on 13 June.
Addressee Bodies
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Timeline
Recommendation age 5.2 yrs
Report published 30 Apr 2021