TPLF is weaponizing humanitarian aid to conscript children for human wave tactics

Addis Ababa, September 17, 2022 (FBC) – Ambassador Hirut Zemene briefed members of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament who will visit Ethiopia beginning on September 19, 2022, on the current situation in Ethiopia.

The Ambassador explained extensively the measures that the government of Ethiopia has been taking to facilitate humanitarian access to the Tigray region, to bring to justice those who have committed various violations of human rights in the context of the conflict, as well as the government’s commitment to peacefully resolve the conflict under the auspices of the African Union.

She also stated that the TPLF is weaponizing humanitarian assistance to conscript young people and children for its human wave tactics and called on the parliamentarians to condemn this action.

Underscoring the important role that Ethiopia plays in ensuring regional peace and stability, Ambassador Hirut explained Ethiopia’s continuous role as a top troop contributing country globally in the UN peacekeeping operations as well as its successful action in neutralizing the threat of terrorist groups such as Alshabab.

On the occasion, Ambassador Hirut called on the Parliamentarians to make use of the opportunity to visit Ethiopia to witness and properly understand the work the government is carrying out to solve socio-economic and security problems.

Members of the Foreign Affairs committee, joined by the Gender and Women’s Equality committee members, will make a three-day visit to Ethiopia from September 19-23, 2022.