Ethiopia: UN Condemns Killing of Aid Worker in Amhara - Calls for Protection of Aid Personnel

Ethiopia: UN Condemns Killing of Aid Worker in Amhara - Calls for Protection of Aid Personnel

Addis Abeba- The United Nations has condemned the killing of Mahelet Sitotaw Abera, a humanitarian worker who, according to the UN, was fatally wounded "during a crossfire between government forces and non-state armed groups" on 20 June in Angot District, North Wollo Zone of the Amhara Region.

Statement from the Amhara Fano National Force East Amhara Qetena (Menelik Command) on protection of civilians including humanitarian workers

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