Tenth Report - The humanitarian situation in Tigray
Select Committee
International Development Committee
30 April 2021
Government Response (AI assessment · 71 of 73 classified)
Accepted
24
Acknowledged
29
Deferred
2
Rejected
5
Government response
The humanitarian situation in Tigray: Government Response to the Committee’s Tenth Report of Session 2019–21 · published 16 Jul 2021
Recommendations & Conclusions
2 results
13
Recommendation
Accepted in Part
Para 58
We recommend that the FCDO applies its learnings from other crises and works with other...
Recommendation
We recommend that the FCDO applies its learnings from other crises and works with other donors to create a plan of action that is properly funded for the restoration of basic services to Tigray. In creating this plan, it should …
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Government Response Summary
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.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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21
Recommendation
Accepted in Part
We welcome the statement by the G7 group condemning the killing of civilians, sexual and...
Recommendation
We welcome the statement by the G7 group condemning the killing of civilians, sexual and gender-based violence, indiscriminate shelling and forced displacement of civilian populations. We recommend that the UK Government uses its long-standing diplomatic and development relationship with Ethiopia …
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Government Response Summary
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.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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