- The U.N. Human Rights Council has passed a resolution to set up an independent investigation into abuses in the Ethiopian conflict.
- The resolution was initiated by the European Union and was passed despite protests by Ethiopia alleging that the move was politically motivated.
- The EU delegation to the U.N. in Geneva alleged that many of these violations may amount to crimes against humanity, and urgently called for further investigations by independent experts
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The U.N. Human Rights Council has passed a resolution to set up an independent investigation into abuses in the Ethiopian conflict. The resolution was initiated by the European Union and was passed despite protests by Ethiopia alleging that the move was politically motivated. The EU delegation to the U.N. in Geneva alleged that many of these violations may amount to crimes against humanity, and urgently called for further investigations by independent experts. As per the resolution, a three-member panel of experts for one year will gather evidence and identify those responsible for violations.
The vote on the motion was moved after a day-long special session. The 47 member forum in Geneva saw 21 states in favour, 15 against including China and Russia, with 11 abstentions. The yearlong conflict between the federal government and rebellious forces loyal to the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), has led to thousands of civilian deaths, and millions fleeing for life.
