Photographic evidence of torture at the Tigray Martyrs Memorial Museum - ENDF used it as a temporary detention center for captured Tigrayan civilians, many of whom were tortured & suffered sexual violence.
https://t.co/CQbGKJHDHu
@BirhanG_ & @BridgetKConley for @WorldPeaceFdtn
Perched 650 feet above a steep cliff in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia, visitors face a 45-minute climb up the cliff to access the church in the sky. This is Abuna Yemata Guh. 😯
Message of Condolences from Patriarch Mathias
UMD Media
July 24, 2024
His Holiness Patriarch Mathias of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church issued a statement from Washington, DC, where he has been since July 21, 2024, for medical follow-up, addressing the victims of the landslide destruction in Gofa Zone of Southern Ethiopia, which has resulted in 229 deaths.
Full statement:
"In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, the One God, Amen!
"O LORD, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! (Ps. 3:1)
We are deeply saddened by the death of a large number of our people in the landslide in Gofa Zone, Geze Gofa District, Kencho Shacha Gozdi Kebele. Though we are no strangers to suffering, we recognize that this particular hardship is difficult for both the speaker and the listener.
Despite our worries, we hope that God will bring us better times. As Christians, we mourn the loss of our people, but we believe in the resurrection of the dead and pray for the comfort of our departed children. In the name of God, we offer our paternal message, providing universal support to the local community enduring this suffering, and encouraging everyone to help as much as they can.
May God comfort the families and His people, and bless Ethiopia and its people!
Glory be to God!!
Amen."
Original statement in Amharic: https://t.co/jX36bY6NkV
Be a Voice for Chernet: ⚖️ ⚖️
Chernet, a powerful advocate for his people, is currently imprisoned and needs our support. We can make a difference by raising our voices for him.
It is important for us to continue to show our support for him. He has been a strong advocate and voice for Tigray, and we must stand by him during this difficult time. Our unwavering support will show that we value his efforts and are grateful for his dedication to our cause.
It is crucial for us to express our unwavering support for @cherinet_. He has been a passionate advocate and an unwavering voice for the victims of the #TigrayGenocidalWar, and we must stand by him during this challenging period. Demonstrating our steadfast support will convey our appreciation for his efforts and dedication to our cause.
#FreeCherinet_H
📌 I just confirmed that my friend @cherinet_ is detained at the headquarters of #Erhiopia federal police in Mexico Square, yesterday. (Please RT)
The reason for his detainment is unclear. Cherinet is in #Ethiopia to be part of an AU youth summit.
A young peace & refugees advocate, Cherinet Alem Hariffo is a strong voice to all vulnerable victims. He is known to be understanding of #Ethiopian government and its officials much more than many of us who are their critics. His detainment is unjustified.
We call upon all officials and notable leaders, who Cherinet has met and discussed many issues with to be calling for his release.
@DrWorkneh@DrTedros@hrw@LaetitiaBader
The incidents of sexual, physical and psychological violence, and rape among women of reproductive age were found to be 9.7%, (500/5171), 28.6% (1480/5171), 40.4% (2090/5171) and 7.9% (411/5171), respectively.
#Justice4TigraysWomenAndGirls.
@UN_Women@emattesfay532@ProfKindeya