Question by Lord ALTON of Liverpool:
To ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the mandate of the International Commission of Experts on Ethiopia is extended. (HL10123)
Tabled on: 13 September 2023
Answer:
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon:
In 2021, we co-sponsored the EU-led resolution creating the mandate for the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE) which we voted to renew in 2022. UK officials are engaging with counterparts in Geneva to gain support for a follow-up EU-led resolution given the need for accountability and an improvement in human rights more widely across Ethiopia. We urge the Government of Ethiopia to cooperate with both the Commission and with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Date and time of answer: 27 Sep 2023 at 16:22.
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, has provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (HL10124):
Question by Lord ALTON of Liverpool:
To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the situation in Ethiopia following the introduction of the state of emergency declared by the government of Ethiopia on 4 August. (HL10124)
Tabled on: 13 September 2023
Answer:
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon:
On 11/08/2023 the UK Government coordinated a statement with the US, Japan, Australia and New Zealand, calling for de-escalation and protection of civilians in the Amhara region. We continue to urge all parties to the conflict to find peaceful resolution through dialogue. Although ‘Fano’ Amhara militia groups have retreated from major cities the security situation remains acute with sporadic fighting.
Date and time of answer: 27 Sep 2023 at 16:21.
