Sunday, September 24, 2023

Video of Meeting of International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia

 The United Nations posted on 21 September 2023 the one hour and 25 minute video account of the International Commission of  Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia.

The video opens with remarks by the chairman of the international commission, who cites atrocities in Tigray, Amhara, Oromia, and Afar regions.  He notes the lack of cooperation by the government of Ethiopia in the investigation.  A representative of the government of Ethiopia responds by rejecting the conclusions of the commission.  

Brief statements follow by member national representatives and those from non-governmental and human rights organizations.  The video concludes with a response by commission representatives to some of the questions raised by previous speakers.