Tenth Report - The humanitarian situation in Tigray

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.

The government details ongoing diplomatic efforts to raise human rights issues and calls for an end to violence and protection of civilians. They commit to supporting UN investigations into atrocities in Tigray to ensure accountability and will continue to raise concerns at the UN Security Council and Human Rights Council.

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.

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.

The government states it does not share the committee's assessment and highlights ongoing efforts to press for humanitarian access and withdrawal of Eritrean forces, but does not commit to the specific diplomatic actions recommended regarding R2P or the UN Genocide Convention.

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.

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.

The government accepts the recommendation, stating it will use all necessary political levers, support Security Council initiatives, and consider further bilateral and multilateral opportunities to improve humanitarian access and reduce conflict intensity in Tigray.

The government acknowledges the growing needs and states it will work through the multilateral system to address the restoration of basic services and continue to support the humanitarian response where access is possible, but highlights that insecurity prevents full resumption of services.

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.

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.

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.

The government commits to working through the multilateral system with other donors to address the restoration of basic services, drawing on lessons from other crises. However, it notes that insecurity currently prevents full resumption of services.

The government states that while detailed reconstruction planning is premature due to the dynamic situation, some initial consideration of reconstruction and recovery planning will begin at an early stage.

The FCDO details its established methods for identifying, analysing, and responding to regional conflict and instability, stating that a newly established conflict centre will bolster existing capabilities and improve effectiveness. They describe ongoing processes using embassy insights and conflict expert analysis to inform policy and resource allocation.

The government acknowledges the committee's surprise by stating total UK support to the crisis is £47.7m since November 2020, and that they keep their level of support under review while also engaging through diplomatic and political channels.

The government states the FCDO already has established methods for identifying and analysing conflict sources, with a new conflict centre bolstering existing capabilities and contributing to this effort, informing resource allocation through policy strategy groups.

The government emphasizes its leading role in the international response, detailing high-level diplomatic engagements with Ethiopian leaders and allies, and participation in G7 and UN Security Council discussions and statements.

The government acknowledges the humanitarian context by outlining its ongoing diplomatic efforts, including high-level meetings and engagement with international bodies, to urge an end to violence, secure humanitarian access, and address human rights abuses.

The government states its ongoing diplomatic efforts focus on ending violence, protecting civilians, and specifically commits to supporting independent UN/Ethiopian investigations into atrocities to ensure accountability.

The government states it continues to raise human rights issues with Ethiopia and will support UN investigations into atrocities. However, it rejects the UK government's role in determining genocide, stating this is for competent courts.

The government stated it continues to press for unfettered access for independent human rights organisations and will support the UN Office for the High Commissioner for Human Rights to ensure independent, transparent, and impartial joint investigations into atrocities in Tigray.

The FCDO will continue to seek opportunities to enhance existing atrocity prevention training and mentions a new online module already circulated. It states that existing communication channels are fit-for-purpose and explicitly rejects the need for a separate atrocity prevention strategy, stating the work is incorporated into existing streams. It does not address designating a named lead.

The government acknowledges the dire humanitarian situation in Tigray, outlines its significant existing financial contributions, and details ongoing support for human rights, particularly deploying an expert on sexual violence and backing aid partners.

The government states it is working with partners to assess needs and identify gaps, and has redirected some aid to the Tigray response due to urgent needs. They commit to continuously reviewing their aid programme and collaborating with other donors to raise awareness and mobilise resources.

The government states that ensuring access and safety for humanitarian actors is a key priority, an issue raised bilaterally, and they continue to work with partners to improve access and reduce conflict.

The government states that ensuring access and safety for humanitarian actors is a key priority, an issue raised bilaterally, and they continue to work with partners to improve access and reduce conflict.

The government outlines its current actions, including working with partners to assess humanitarian needs and funding gaps, redirecting some aid to the Tigray response, and continuing to review its aid programme. It also works with other donors to avoid overlap and promote further resource mobilisation.

The government works with partners to understand needs, has redirected some aid to Tigray, and continues to review its aid programme while working with other donors to support resource mobilisation.

The government is working with partners to understand needs, has redirected aid to Tigray, and continues to review its programme and collaborate with other donors to raise awareness and mobilise resources for the situation.

The government works with partners to understand needs, has redirected some aid to Tigray, and continues to review its aid programme while working with other donors to support resource mobilisation.

The government acknowledges the importance of ensuring access and safety for humanitarian actors, stating it is a key FCDO priority and has been raised bilaterally with Ethiopian authorities and with partners to improve access.

The government states that ensuring access and safety for humanitarian actors is a key priority, an issue raised bilaterally, and they continue to work with partners to improve access and reduce conflict.

The FCDO acknowledges that ensuring access and safety for humanitarian actors is a key priority, confirming that officials and the Foreign Secretary have repeatedly raised this issue with Ethiopian authorities. They continue to work with partners to improve access and seek a political solution.

The government acknowledges that ensuring access and safety for humanitarian actors is a key priority and states they have raised this bilaterally with Ethiopian authorities and continue to work with partners to improve access and reduce conflict.

The government acknowledges the difficulties with access by stating it remains a key priority, has been raised bilaterally with Ethiopian authorities, and that they continue to work with partners to improve access and reduce conflict.

The government rejects the committee's assessment that high-level diplomatic efforts have significantly improved access, highlighting persistent issues with communications equipment, travel approvals, and continued denial of access by armed groups. They affirm their ongoing efforts to press for humanitarian access and Eritrean troop withdrawal.

The government rejects the committee's assessment of improved access, stating that pressing issues with equipment, travel approvals, and denial of access by weapons bearers continue to hinder humanitarian operations. They affirm they continue to press relevant parties for widespread access.

The government confirms that ensuring humanitarian access and safety remains a key FCDO priority, with officials and the Foreign Secretary raising the issue with Ethiopian authorities and continuing to work with partners to improve access and find a political solution.

The government acknowledges the committee's concerns by stating that ensuring humanitarian access and safety is a key priority, has been raised bilaterally with Ethiopian authorities, and that they continue to work with partners to improve access and find a political solution.

The government stated that ensuring humanitarian access and safety is a key FCDO priority, and that officials and the Foreign Secretary have raised this issue with Ethiopian authorities while continuing to work with partners to improve access and find a political solution.

The government stated it works with partners like OCHA to assess humanitarian needs and gaps, has redirected some aid to Tigray, and continues to review its aid programme and work with donors for resource mobilisation.

The government describes its existing efforts, including working with partners to assess needs, having already redirected some aid to Tigray, and continuing to review its aid programme and work with other donors to raise awareness and mobilise resources.

The government acknowledges the situation by outlining its ongoing work with partners to assess needs, redirecting existing aid to Tigray, and continuing to review its aid program while coordinating with other donors for resource mobilisation.

The government acknowledges the humanitarian needs by stating its ongoing work with partners to assess critical gaps, redirecting existing aid to Tigray, and continuing to review its aid programme while seeking further resource mobilisation.

The government stated it will use all necessary political levers to address the crisis, supporting initiatives for increased dialogue at the Security Council under UNSCR 2417 and considering further opportunities to improve humanitarian access.

The government response is an exact restatement of the Committee's conclusion, offering no additional information or specific governmental action.

The government stated it works with OCHA and partners to understand needs, has assessed humanitarian gaps, and has redirected some aid to Tigray, committing to continue reviewing its aid programme.

The government stated it will use all necessary political levers, supporting initiatives for increased dialogue at the Security Council under UNSCR 2417, and considering further opportunities to improve humanitarian access and reduce conflict intensity.

The government acknowledges the severe lack of access to healthcare due to insecurity and looting, stating it will work through multilateral systems and continue to support humanitarian responses to restore basic services where possible.

The government states it will work through the multilateral system to address the restoration of basic services, but notes that insecurity prevents immediate resumption in certain locations. It continues to support the humanitarian response for essential services and assistance where access is possible, and is providing support to improve access for humanitarian partners.

The government states it will work through the multilateral system with donors to address basic service restoration, but notes insecurity currently prevents services from resuming. It continues to support the humanitarian response and improve access for partners.

The government acknowledges the disruption to basic services, including education, and states it will work through the multilateral system and continue to support the humanitarian response where access is possible, but notes that full resumption of services is hampered by insecurity.

The UK states it will work multilaterally with partners to address the restoration of basic services, but notes that high insecurity prevents full resumption. It continues to support the humanitarian response to provide access where possible and remains concerned about food security.

The government explicitly rejects the committee's assessment that services have gradually restarted, highlighting persistent issues with importing communications equipment, travel approvals, and denial of humanitarian access.

The government acknowledges the challenges posed by looting and insecurity in Tigray, stating it will work through multilateral systems to address the restoration of basic services and continues to support the humanitarian response where access is possible.

The government acknowledges the vital importance of restoring basic services and states it will work through the multilateral system and continue supporting the humanitarian response where access is possible, but highlights that ongoing insecurity means full resumption of services is not possible.

The government states it will work through the multilateral system with donors to address basic service restoration, but notes insecurity currently prevents services from resuming. It continues to support the humanitarian response and improve access for partners.

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.

The government states that it is too early for detailed post-conflict reconstruction planning due to the dynamic situation in Tigray. However, it commits to commencing some initial consideration of reconstruction and recovery planning internally and with external partners at an early stage.

The government acknowledges the humanitarian funding gaps, stating it works with partners like OCHA to assess needs and gaps, has redirected aid to Tigray, and collaborates with donors to avoid overlap and mobilise further resources.

The government outlines its current actions, including working with partners to assess humanitarian needs and funding gaps, redirecting some aid to the Tigray response, and continuing to review its aid programme. It also works with other donors to avoid overlap and promote further resource mobilisation.

The government states it is working with partners to assess needs and identify gaps, has redirected some aid to the Tigray response, and continues to review its aid program and work with donors to support resource mobilisation.

The government states its total support to the crisis is £47.7 million since November 2020 and that it keeps its level of support under review. It also remains actively engaged through diplomatic and political channels.

The government stated that total UK support to the crisis is £47.7m since November 2020 and that it keeps this level of support under review, alongside diplomatic engagement.

The government agreed that addressing humanitarian needs and supporting a political settlement are priorities, and stated that initial consideration of reconstruction and recovery planning will commence at an early stage.

The government stated it has provided £47.7m in support since November 2020 and keeps its level of support under review, while also engaging diplomatically.

The government states that FCDO already has established methods for analysing regional conflict and that the new Conflict Prevention Hub is bolstering these existing capabilities by combining embassy reports with research and analysis to inform policy and resource allocation.

The government acknowledges the committee's broader calls for action to address the conflict, humanitarian needs, political settlement, and reconciliation, stating agreement with these goals but emphasizing that an end to fighting is a prerequisite.

The government acknowledges the committee's broader calls for action related to the conflict, humanitarian needs, political settlement, and reconciliation, stating agreement with these goals but emphasizing that an end to fighting is a prerequisite.

The government agrees with all four core recommendations: ending conflict, meeting humanitarian needs, finding a political settlement, and establishing a reconciliation process. They note that achieving these is largely predicated on an end to fighting, which remains their primary ask.