relations with government with ethiopia. -- of ethiopia. partnership we have enjoyed is not sustainable while the military conflict continues to expand. >> the biden administration has suspended ethiopia from a crucial trade agreement with the u.s.. >> a very significant decision by the united states. it is important to understand it has not happened yet. there is a january 1 date at which it may become effective. if there is no movement east -- movement toward peace in ethiopia. ethiopia is likely to lose about a quarter of a billion dollars. >> that could mean more hardship for ethiopians. the u.n. investigation only looked at reports of abuse until late june where the rebels regained much of tigray. it does not include any attacks or civilian abuse since then. priyanka group to, inside story -- priyanka gupta, inside story. >> let's bring in our guests. from addis ababa, we are joined by an independent journalist. in nairobi, senior ethiopia analyst at international crisis group. from amsterdam, we are joined by the manager of a website

the benefit, the relationship between ethiopia is always seen as helping ethiopia all the time, but the has to be two ways forward. there has to be a way to understand the cited ethiopia, the side of tplf and bring these partners to a peaceful negotiation. that would be beneficial not only to if you'll be a and neighboring -- ethiopia and neighboring nations but europe, which will be getting migrants. >> let's thank our guests for joining us. william, samuel. thank you for watching. you can see the show again any time by visiting our website. head over to our facebook page for further discussion. "inside story or cow -- inside story." from the whole team, for now, that's goodbye. ?:■ñ - hey, i'm valerie june. ming up onreel south. - it's clear that therare hundreds of slave cemeteries in most of our counties. - [valeriescattered across virginia, historic african american grave sites have been long forgott. - [crystal] i think it's important to know where you come from, good or bad, but i don't know it's a priority for a lot of people. kind of one of these things, either you care about i

one year of war in ethiopia.can bring in democratic congress on brad sherman who affairs committee and has been following events in ethiopia closely. thank you for being with us. you have been speaking about the unfolding humanitarian crisis. how concerned are you tonight about the intensified fighting? >> this is the one year anniversary of an unfolding tragedy. the ap now reports that more people face death by famine in tigre, northern ethiopia, than face famine in all the other trouble spots around the world. this is a real tragedy. our committee voted unanimously for resolution that uses the word genocide to describe what is happening in tigre. laura: and you have called for the u.s. navy to get involved. what exactly do you want them to do to try and get aid to people who are on the brink of starvation? >> no, look, i want to see the trucks rolling into tigre with food. i listed a variety of different options we can take. obviously it starts with diplomacy, it starts with working with so many groups towards

ah, more fighting and ethiopia is u. s. embassy officials leave addis ababa because if concerns the violence could wage the capital. ah, hello, i'm emily. ang, when this is out, is your life. so how's that coming up? talks to revive the 2015 iran nuclear deal to resume at the end of november. after months of uncertainty, floods in the whole have killed hundreds and destroyed homes and businesses were looking to what caused the.

everything that's happening in ethiopia, at sub. and what's really, really overwhelming as where this country is heading at the moment when they have what we could after. assume here the people watching and listening to the podcast won't know the intricacies of ethiopian politics. wants it, go to take to diffuse the situation. what are the tpr laughs demands, and are they unreasonable? why is the government not willing to implement the demands way a case clearly the demands unreasonable from the federal government's perspective, but what are they done online, william? but, but we have, we have the blockade issue which the to grey leadership, they went on ended 8, access the restoration of services to great banking, telecommunications and electricity. and then because of the way the war was conducted because of the intervention are considered an eagle by leadership, they also want to remove huge security threats to take right now. really that means on a decimating meteor to military which is being part of it's offensive. results are

north ethiopia disintegrates.ending on aid and hundreds of thousands facing famine, humanitarian agencies fear things could get even worse. at the present moment, we do not see the light at the end of the tunnel. the message to all parties to a conflict is always the same, the earlier we find a political solution bringing us out of the conflict, the better it is. because let's not fool ourselves, even if the conflict stopped tomorrow, we will still have hundreds of thousands of people displaced and with enormous needs. the early promises of reform now seem to be in the dim distance. the next weeks and months are going to be crucial in deciding the direction of the war, but it is unlikely that peace will prevail. and for millions in northern ethiopia, the war has already taken its toll. after he filed that report, kalk—idan sent this update on the mood in ethiopia's capital. exactly a year after the war began there is still no end in sight. in fact, it's moving fast south and approaching the city. the capital of ad

so what is next in ethiopia as war? joining us today from the hague and the netherlands, a dom k, a baby, a commentator and adviser on peon affairs and oakland, california. as i, as holla, mario, and the global society of tea, gray scholars and professionals. and in that ruby kenyan william davidson, a senior analyst on e. thank you for the international crisis group. thank you all for joining me. we appreciated science. i want to start with you. these reports that the t p last may be marching toward audio ob, about, do you believe that to be true? is that what they're doing are much taking very much 1st show for me. well, so 1st i think before i begin, there are certain things to be clear at things. so i, i disagree with connie, the wrong narrative, taylor and the political party, and these resistance couplers, frego, so different political parties, the different people, religion, age and everything. right is resisting. so i think this is a popular struggle. i think, attributing the the struggle to one political party

from ethiopia, which were important to the nation at one point, or the u. s. embassy, saying all its citizens should leave ethiopia because of the ongoing conflicts in the country. everything that's happening in ethiopia at sub, and what's really, really overwhelming as where this country is heading at the moment. we'll have what we're gonna have to assume here, that people watching and listening to the broadcast won't know the intricacies of ethiopian politics. what said, go to take to diffuse the situation? what are the t p life's demands? and are they unreasonable? why is the government not willing to implement the demands where you can clearly the demands unreasonable from the federal government's perspective. but what are they done? online, william, but about what we have, we have the blockade issue, which the, you know, the to grey leadership, they went on ended 8 access the restoration of services to great banking, telecommunications and electricity. and then because of the way the war was conducted because of the intervention are considered an eagle

the relationship between ethiopia has only seen us helping ethiopia all the time. but the benefits has to be 2 way forward, and there has to be a way to understand the side of ethiopia at the side of the t p. a left and really bring this to partners to peaceful negotiation. will be a bit beneficial not only to ethiopia to neighboring nations, but to the european nations that will be soon getting much of the migrations that will be heading their way. all right, let's thank our guests for joining us on this show. william samuel and of course crazy. earlier on. thank you to for watching, you can see the show again any time by visiting our website al jazeera dot com for further discussion head over to our facebook page. that's facebook dot com, forward slash a j in science story and also join the conversation on twitter handle. there is a j inside story. from me, sam is a dad and the whole thing here for now. goodbye. ah, life is never scripted. never foretold. it's never known, no matter what happiness never sto open, you read between the lines. listen, always, listen

indeed, meanwhile what does it say about _ ethiopia.ile what does it say about the army that i does it say about the army that can't defend their capital? well, the army has — can't defend their capital? well, the army has not _ can't defend their capital? well, the army has not been - can't defend their capital? well, the army has not been tested i can't defend their capital? in the army has not been tested yet. they have not come yet, but from what we have heard the government is ready to defend the capital. addis ababa is notjust the capital, it's also the diplomatic capital city of the continent. it has the most diplomatic emphases on the continent. so it's an important city and ethiopia, iwill echo continent. so it's an important city and ethiopia, i will echo what was said by the state department spokesperson in washington, dc, it's one of the most important nations in africa. it needs to be protected, and needs the protection that it deserves. but how much that protection is going to be intact is on open debate.— protection is go

ah, now the un security council has called for an end to the fighting and ethiopia. but a meeting to discuss the crisis has been postponed until next week. ethiopia has a year long conflict with rebels from the northern te grier region has wesson's in recent days. and now 9 opposition groups abroad have formed an alliance against prime minister. i'll be off bed. mike. hannah has gone out from the united nations, fall from the fields of conflict, ethiopia and opposition groups gather in washington, dc. 9 group signed an agreement to work together with the expressed intention of removing the ethiopian government by negotiation or force. utopia has been doing this. has been carried out of she's dramatic richmond county, almost like our port type didn't circle fruit, but this is a tire where we need to recognize every human being in the country. the government has dismissed the alliance as a publicity stunt. but it comes at a time that armed forces from the majority aroma group have joined to gray rebels and advancing on the open capital. after days of private discussion

e. hide to private companies from europe to run military flights into ethiopia. person in france, the trading blame over who is responsible for the death of $27.00 refugees in migrants in the english channel is the west disaster there since the un started keeping record 7 years ago. the british homes actually pretty patel says more needs to be done to stop people making the dangerous crossing. there's no quick fix. what happened yesterday was a dreadful shock. it was not a surprise, but it is also a reminder of how vulnerable people up and put at paris when in the hands of criminal gangs. there is also madam deputy speaker, no quick fix. this is about addressing long tom poll factors smashing the criminal guns that treat human beings as cobbling and tapping in supply chains. elsewhere, some 300 migrants have been rescued at sea overnight by the italian coast guard. ruskie cru say the boat was in distress because of the large number of people on board and rough conditions out see, the boat was around 20 kilometers from the island of lamp. and do so, which is a frequent arrival point fo

ah, this mos ethiopia marked one year of civil war. last week ethiopians government declared a state of emergency and called on citizens to defend the capital city. at this conflict which started in the northern region of t gray has spread to the neighboring states of afar, and i'm hora, rebel to gray. and fighters are now moving south towards the capital. and if so far, claimed control over 2 cities, north of addis ababa now with this conflict as a worsening humanitarian crisis, and northern ethiopia, it's talk some numbers. now, world health organization says 5200000 people are in dire need of humanitarian aid . to point 1000000 people are displaced, 400000 people are close to famine and access to these affected areas that remains limited. so what is next to ne theo, p as war? joining us today from the hague in the netherlands, a damn k, a baby, a commentator and adviser on ethiopian affairs in oakland, california, isiah, holla, marian of the global society of tea, gray scholars and professionals. and in that ruby kenyan william davi

ah, more fighting in ethiopia is u. s embassy officials leave addis ababa because of concerns the violence could reach the capital. ah, hello, i'm emily. ang, when this is out is your life. and so house are coming up, talks to revive the twenty's, dana iran, nuclear dealer, to resume at the end of november. after months of uncertainty. floods in nepal have killed hundreds and destroyed homes and businesses were looking to what caused the devastation and the leader. all the coalition of gangs in haiti asked see us for help to overthrow the government. ah, the u. s. embassy in ethiopia is allowing non emergency staff members to leave the country. the ye long conflict between the central government and northern to grier rebels has escalated in recent wakes. the governments declared a state of emergency as the tpl f says it seized more territory on a major road to the capital, addis ababa? the u. s. warns at citizens that unrest and ethic violence would happen without warning. when it comes to ethiopia, let me make the poin

to ethiopia as i'm horror and afar regions. in a diplomatic push to end the conflict rebels from ethiopia to grow region have advanced closer towards the capital with the u. and warning this conflict wrists spiraling into a civil war and poland prime minister matthews motor britsky has accused rusher of being behind the wave of migrants trying to enter the country through better. bruce, he says moscow's actions threatened he used stability at the top court in the you, a set of oklahoma has over turned a $465000000.00 opioid ruling against the drug make a johnson and johnson. the pharmaceutical giant was accused of fueling the opioid epidemic, which has killed more than half a 1000000 americans through deceptive marketing. i want to 1st, let's check in with andy gallagher in miami, on this one, andy, does this mean johnson and johnsons off the hook? it does it, does it open the door? not necessarily come out because there are 2700 other pending legal cases. but what makes this one so significant do is it was seen as the template

ah, more fighting in ethiopia as u. s. embassy officials leave addis ababa because of the concerns of violence could reach the capital. ah, hello, i'm im liang when this is al jazeera live from dough house are coming up, talk to revive the 2015 iran nuclear deal are to resume at the end of november. after months of uncertainty. flags in nepal, have killed hundreds and destroyed homes and businesses. we look into what caused the devastation and chinese government asks people to stockpile daily necessities. after weeks of disruptions to supplies of food and fuel. ah, the uganda and president is called a meeting of the east african block on november 16 to discuss the conflict in ethiopia. a year long conflict between the central government and northern t cry, rebels has escalated sharply. the government's declared, a state of emergency is the t p l f says it seized more territory on the way the capital addis ababa. the u. s. embassy in ethiopia is allowing non emergency staff members to leave the country, saying that ethni

ah, do, does ethiopia continue to be a federated state? loosely united or as the prime minister ob d wishes? will it be a unitary state? led by now one person out with con, well, a laws and regulations throughout the country. and many in de gray in romeo and other regions want to return to the federated state. honestly, i think the solution that i know the secretary of state as, as a military solution is not the solution if he's right, but i don't see any other solution right now. and the problem is, i can, can the rebels overtake the government or can ok, do you agree to step down? but the worst thing right now is the intervention rivera tray, because it keeps the war going. and we'll see how this all plays out in the coming days and weeks. vicki huddleston, they're a full, may us charge to fair in ethiopia. thanks so much for joining us on out there. i think he thank you. i'm moving on on the wise, how says it's releasing 50000000 barrels of oil from at strategic reserves. it's a coordinated effort with several nations to try to stop soa

more fighting in ethiopia as u. s. embassy officials leave addis ababa because of it concerns the violence couldn't reach the capital. ah, hello, i'm emily angry. this is al jazeera live from dough house are coming up. after a 5 month gap, iran agrees to resume talks on reviving the tattered nuclear agreements. a government message about stock piling, food sparks panic in china after fuel and power shortages. and a european delegation causes a stir in china after telling tie one's president. you are not alone. ah, uganda is president, is calling for east african ladies to meet and discuss the worsening conflict in ethiopia. in another sign of international alarm, the u. s. embassy in addis ababa is allowing some staff and their families to leave if you of his government has declared a state of emergency as to grind rebels claim to have made advances towards the capital brianca gupta reports. it's not the 1st call to arms spine if he'll be a leader, but this time it's against an enemy within our prime minister abbey

the issue in ethiopia is federalism, and they are fighting over that.ken and the biden administration convince various combatants that they need to engage in this matter it will be useful. host: that is yet to be seen. william, ethiopia is a case where many are waiting to see whether they are able to leverage their political influence of the region and bring about a political solution to the crisis. that is not happening anytime soon. do you think the americans will have to bring the case of genocide declaration to overrule the party's particular prime minister? guest: i do not think genocide designations in and of themselves are good instruments. it usually raises more questions than answers questions, but it is the case that there are war crimes and human rights atrocities happening, which are very grave and need to be addressed, and one of the frustrations of the united states, do african lives matter? what will the u.n. take conditions more seriously -- when will the you and take conditions more seriously? there has not been enough concerted action.

on the border between ethiopia and kenya.other news, rescuers in nigeria are searching for survivors in the rubble of a high-rise building that has collapsed in the capital lagos. a block of apartmes was under construction. four have been rescued, four bodies were covered. it is not clear what brought the building down. australia opened its border monday after keeping it closed for almost 20 months due to the pandemic. there were emotial reunions for family and loved ones but not everyone is enjoying the loosening of the rules. >> reunited after closed borders kept them apart. some couldn't hold back a second. australia had sealed itself from the world during the pandemic did helping keep covid-19 cas low, but devastating thousands strap -- stranded abroad. many are grateful to be with loved ones again. >> it has been great -- if something happens to them, you can't easily make it home. >> others have missed their chance to say goodbye. >> my dad passed away a week ago. it is bittersweet being here. when i found out i could g

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ah, united nations warns the year long conflict in northern ethiopia could easily descend into all out civil war. ah, martin taylor, this is our 0 live from london. also coming up afghanistan's hunger crisis, when more than half of the population is malnourished. agency say millions of children could starve to death. desperation at the border between valerie and poland as hundreds of migrants try to breach the res, white fence and calls for an investigation after palestinian rights groups claim. the phones of activists were targeted with his ready spyware. ah and are they noted? nations is warned a year long conflict to nita gray region of the seo pier has reached disastrous proportions and risks descending into all out civil war. the commands were made by the u ends, political and peace. ready building affairs, chief rosemary decarlo year long conflict in the t gray region of ethiopia has reached disastrous proportions. the fighting places the future of the country and its people. as well as the stability of the wider horn of africa region in grave uncertainty. in a country over 11000

they were basically involved in every aspect of political security and military life in ethiopia. could they be the realization that should happen now within the establishment and abby that in particular the is absolutely no way to move forward or have this in a few years without that it be it i or though remain a minority. you're absolutely right to point out that this as an issue. i mean, at the end of the day, the 2 grants are not going anywhere. if you is not going to move into a new area, so it is absolutely vital that in the end all conflict and in negotiations, the question is what the terms of those negates negotiations will be. and they asked to be some kind of settlement that involved not just the, the 2 grounds, but the aroma and all the other nationalities that make up which make it such an extra re, rich, diverse, and wonderful country. and you know, some kind of settlement has to be achieved, but they are really only 2 visions on, on offer. there's the old imperial vision. we says that there's one country and everybody's in ethiopia. and who cares about the nationali

in ethiopia, a senior diplomat has told me this broad consensus that the african union, along with ethiopia, neighbors, must take the lead in resolving the crisis. the prevailing view is that african problems require african solutions. but now all, we'll have to wait until next week to see what action if any, the security council takes in support. mike, hannah al jazeera united nations. well, there have been concerns about the spread of inflammatory language on social media in ethiopia. that could lead to ethnically motivated violence. facebook removed purse from prime minister abbey augment, and now twitter has temporarily disabled its trend section in ethiopia, after threats of physical harm. in a statement, the social media side says it's monitoring the situation and says, inciting violence, o d, humanizing people is against our rules. and given the eminent thrash of physical harm, we've already, we've also temporarily disabled trends, alongside continued efforts to disrupt platform manipulation. we hope this measure will reduce the risks of coordination that could incite violence or cau

calls for a cease-fire in the eyes -- ethiopia is conflict.set up shelters for those stranded on the border with poland. thousands of people trying to reach the eu have been living in makeshift camps. defense lawyers in the u.s. murder trial of kyle rittenhouse have asked for a mistrial. he is charged with shooting protesters, killing two people and injuring another during rallies in wisconsin last year. he says he acted in self-defense. we have an update from outside the court. reporter: the trial is focused on video. the jury can watch it as many times as they want. the defense wanted to limit the number of times they could see it, concerned they might over emphasize piece of evidence. easy to see why. the video shows kyle rittenhouse fatally shooting two men and wounding another. he said he did it in self-defense and that is what the jury is considering. defense has moved for a mistrial , saying there was misconduct because one of the videos that was seen. tension is palpable. they will be a verdict in the courtroom and in the streets, wher

it comes at a time of escalating conflict between ethiopia, central government, and rebel forces in the countries north. as far as i know, no explanation given to us by why these these staff members are, are detained. ah, they, there were 16 remaining in detention, and 6 have been released. so that, that sir, the bright ups are they come from various are you and agencies, they're all national staff. it is imperative that the of that they be released. my kind of has more now from the united nations. well, the and spokesman for the secretary general briefing journalist there he had just spoken at that particular time to you and security personnel in addis ababa trying to get out exactly what had happened. now what the you and does know at this point is that initially it would appear $22.00 people were arrested. along with it, he said their dependence. now how many people that is, that is not clear either. now, subsequently, 6 of the you and workers were released either you and says it is engaging with ethiopian government, 1st of all, to get the rest released and also to find out exactly

ah, so ethiopia, 1st of all with united nation said 16 of its local staff as have been detained in the capital, addis ababa a call into the groups. immediate release. 6 other, you and workers who were previously detained have now been freed, but this is all coming at a time of escalating conflict between ethiopia, central government, and rebel forces in the countries. not as far as i know, no explanation given to us by why these are the staff members are, are detained. ah, the, there are 16 remaining in detention, and 6 have been released. so that, that's the, the, the breakdown of they come from various are you and agencies, they're all national staff. it is imperative that the of that they release more from montana at un headquarters in new york. well, the a spokesman for the secretary general briefing journalist there he had just spoken at that particular time to you and security personnel in addis ababa trying to get out exactly what had happened. now, what the u. n. does know at this point is that initially it would appear 22 people were arrested. along with it. he said there depe

and ethiopia is nolan to cry reach. and it comes as the year long conflict is escalating sharply. the government's declare the state of emergency and told residents to be prepared to fight to guar rebels say they've taken to major towns on the road to the capitol. priyanka group begins our coverage, a new frontier in a few peers, swore rebel. can t guys say the advancing saw the south towards the capital? addis ababa? the federal government has declared a nation wide state of emergency. but it might the decree or does the state to have the right to detain or arrest anyone suspected of working with or assisting the terrorist group. and the emergency order dictates that without permission granted from a designated authority, there is to be no gathering public protest allowed by prime minister aubrianna has asked all if he pins to mobilize and fight back against the rebels. and if it was little, there are many challenges, but i can tell you with certainty, without a doubt we will score a comprehensive victory in just a few days. the rebels from the northern te gray state, say they ha

in our, the world news, ethiopia, prime minister says he will travel to the front line on tuesday to lead the military against rebel forces. the year long conflict has intensified in recent months with fighters from the northern to gray region advancing towards the capitol . the war has claimed the lives of tens of thousands of people and displaced millions. victoria gate and b has our report. ethiopians prime minister says it's time to lead by personal example. it's a dramatic new step in the conflict. it's devastated the northern te gray region in a statement released on social media. abby had said, this is a time when leading a country with martyrdom is needed. i will go to the front line and leave the military from the ground myself. those of you with your pins, he won't to be remembered by history for the sake of your country, join me in the fight to day. unless say it's an unusual moved by the prime minister . i think it is assigned a hope for that doc will also mobilize other with your beans to join the military forces. and though to join the war against the deacon defense for

ethiopia on the brink. the prime minister vows to bury enemies and rebel fighters advance on the capital. paradise reopens. sri lanka's struggling resorts reopen after losing billions of dollars to the pandemic. i'm brent goff. to all of you around the world, welcome. tonight, the world health organization is expressing great concern over the search and coronavirus infections here in europe. the continent is once again the epicenter of the pandemic. germany is one of the countries hardest hit by the fourth wave of infections. today recording its highest ever daily tally. nearly 34,000 new cases have been recorded in the last 24 hours. that is the biggest count since the pandemic began. german politicians urging people to get the shot. they are also telling others to get a booster shot. >> a machine at work in hospitals intensive care unit. the artificial lung is often the last resort for patients with covid-19. there are many such patients. the clinic has no free beds. the average age is 40 years old. the t

so let's bring in david shin, he's a former us ambassador to ethiopia. he's currently a professor of international relations at george washington university, and he joins us via skype from washington, d. c. david. good to have you back. so how significant is this announcement by president, by that if you, if you could lose access to this lucrative us trade program, why now? and what does it mean? well, it's a very significant decision by the united states. it is important to understand that it hasn't happened yet. in other words, as of july, there's a january 1 day at which it may become effective if there is no movement towards he's a young man happens. i think he is. ready ready likely to lose about a quarter of a $1000000000.00 and potential exports to the united states. so that's a lot more come to your line here. the reason now for this session is the situation is getting worse on the ground. yet david, it's worth pointing out the by the ministrations, also preparing to issue sanctions against those involved in perpetrating the conflict. but all the

about western intervention in ethiopia. a senior diplomat has told me there's broad consensus that the african union, along with ethiopia, neighbors must take the lead in resolving the crisis. the prevailing view is that african problems require african solutions. but now all, we'll have to wait until next week to see what action if any, the security council takes in support. mike, hannah al jazeera united nations. vicki huddleston is the for me, us charged affairs in ethiopia. she says, mediation is needed. that premise to ave ahmed should step down fast a year ago, the p o p enforcers that represent a country of 100000000 had down defeated grant forces. because out exceptional leadership get occasion. and because they are, people were big star by the prime minister's government when he get great deals to let you and i did nation who in medicine, then they took 2 rows and a year later that you, grand defense forces are literally outside a. so of course others are joining with that most notably the romo liberation front, wh

urgent new efforts underway to calm the escalating war in ethiopia.say they are moving toward the capital. uganda's president is calling for regional leaders to meet over the crisis. world health organization says europe is at the epicenter of the pandemic. coronavirus infections rates are higher than in asia and africa combined. the u.k. says the end of coal is insight, thanks for the latest cop 26 point. dozens of countries have -- coal is considered one of the biggest contributors to climate change. one then 40 countries have, signed up to the deal including users such as poland, canada, ukraine, and south korea. signatories from major economies agreed to phase out coal power in the 20 30's, while poor nations will have until the following decade. some of the biggest consumers of cold and not sign the commitment. they include the u.s., china, india, and australia. andrew simmons has more from glasgow. reporter: the british are describing these as ambitious commitments that could be an understatement. these are some of the highlights. ending all inv

the region at the center of the conflict is the north of ethiopia. the u.n.id trucks have reached the regional capital since mid-october. that is despite millions of people urgently needing food. here is more from senior african correspondent. >> the arrest of those staffers and their dependents on the day they were speaking to hear areas -- various human rights groups and excess concerned about what they believe to be ethnically motivated or ethnically targeted arrests that are arbitrary and being carried out in the capital. some people are being held at military facilities. they do not know honey people have been arrested so far. they do not know where exactly they are being kept. we have spoke to the police commander who said those who have been arrested have been arrested because of their links to groups described by the government, and that includes the people's liberation front that has been involved in this conflict since last year. aid has not been able to reach tigray, and many people are affected. 7 million people are in need of emergency aid, human

the lead along with ethiopia is african neighbors. thank here from the united nations mike, hannah or united nations human rights counselors condemned the military takeover in sudan siding to monitor alleged rights violations there in emergency session. so agreement that an expert will be appointed to report on any crimes next year council called for an end to the use of force that so far killed at least 13 civilians. protests have been taking place in the country since last month. takeover to don's military leader is now agreed with the factory of state on the need to speed up the formation of a new government, the military takeover of power in sudan on 25th of october 2021 is deeply disturbing. it betrays the courageous, unsparing revolution of 2 south and 19, and contra beans, both international human rights law, as well as the countries on constitutional document, another foundation, foundational documents of the transition event. since the cooper have recalled exxon ver page in the country's history. when freedom of expression we

finally, the opium. -- ethiopia. i am very concerned about the -- four ethiopia to implode, given what we are seeing both integrate -- in tigre and as we have different forces and ethnic groups that are increasingly odds. and we are working very closely to support the efforts of the former president to mediate a way forward with all of the parties. we are in close contact with him. we have a special envoy, ambassador who is deeply engaged in this. other key players in the region are very much engaged. and i think each of the different groups is looking at this, there are two paths forward. one path forward is out and out conflict which could lead to the implosion of ethiopia and spillover into other countries in the region and that would be disastrous for the ethiopian people. and also for countries in the region. the other path is to halt all of the military actions that are currently underway. to sit down, to negotiate, to make sure their humanitarian systems can getting to all of the regions where people are in ne

ah, the conflict in ethiopia is to gray region could spiral into a civil war. that's the warning from the un security council, which has been meeting to discuss the situation. it's calling for an end to the fighting and is urging dialogue. if european forces have been fighting rebel groups for nearly a year now, the rebels are now threatening to march on the capital, addis ababa and spring in my cana, who's life or is that you and headquarters in new york? so growing concerned mike about the situation in ethiopia, tell us more about what's been discussed today at the united nations. very much so will the security council received a bleak message from a number of speakers and that is that time is running out a threats of an impending civil war. and in particular, deep concerns about a humanitarian crisis that has already increasing the word from the humanitarian side is that the situation is increasingly di, a great difficulty and getting humanitarian supplies into the region. we also heard remotely from the representative of the african union, who said very cle

about western intervention in ethiopia. a senior diplomat has told me this broad consensus that the african union, along with ethiopia, neighbors, must take the lead in resolving the crisis. the prevailing view is that african problems require african solutions. but now all will have to wait until next week to see what action if any, the security council takes in support. mike, hannah al jazeera united nations. well son, you'll get it to as a journalist in ada sedan. he explains the challenges faced by regional lead as trying to bring an end to that contract in ethiopia. the african union had had appointed a former head ofa, nigeria president to try to solve the differences between the 2. but again, it was a difficult task for him that she peer left husband designated as a terrorist organization by the european government, by the ethiopian parliament. it became a challenge to deal with that if you're going government side in the tpr live side . but there has been war pressure for coming from kenya, for instance, a close fri

what else is the un saying about its activities in ethiopia? on the, the humanitarian from well, at this particular point there has been these monetary and chief has been in country in ethiopia. he's been meeting with all parties with specifically that intention of finding ways in which to improve the flow of humanitarian aid. now, there has been no results of that particular intervention at this point, the way and remains hopeful that it will be getting more humanitarian supplies into ethiopia, supplies that it says are desperately needed given that some 2 and a half 1000000 people have been displaced and given that the conflict is continuing in a large number of areas, but the, you and representative, the chief humanitarian officer speaking to all parties in a bit to open up supply lines of humanitarian aid. what we do know specifically is that un flights have still locked resume. they were stocked about 10 days ago, and those flights have still not resumed this. one of the 1st things they want to get achieved is to resume the flight set, pla

market by ethiopia. but aren't you aiming at the wrong target? people who will suffer, tens of thousands of women -- people, mostly women, who work hard to make sure they have the best product on the u.s. market are threatened with the loss of livelihood but yet, they have nothing to do with the war, they could be victims of it. >> first, a country that is engaged in serious rights violation cannot benefit from a goa. what is happening in -- if what is happening in ethiopia continues january 1, we will have to, under the terms of the law take away the benefits that flow from agoa to ethiopia. we are trying to make sure that the humanitarian assistance they need and are being deprived of in many parts of the country in conflict that that gets through. we are also standing up for their rights. >> what is your message to these women, mostly, who work in these factories, stitching fabrics that end up being sold in the u.s. market. they know that in january, they might not have jobs because of the action you have taken. >> we are making sure we have d

they don't know what level of support they have on the ground in ethiopia, what sort of resources they could bring. that whole idea of doing this in washington was to put pressure on the u. s. government to recognize that there is opposition to the armored government and also given that the special envoy has been in addis ababa very recently to try and convince him to see to the prime minister. look, it is time for a transition at some of these groups say that they're very close to the capital that has been disputed a by the police chief and addis ababa. he says, that is just propaganda and lies. there is no one close to the capitol. other groups have said they could take the capital within weeks and months. clearly, the concern for the united states, for the insecurity council and for aid groups like amnesty international, is that rather than any sort of peaceful transition that this will be an ongoing battle. and could last several months and could result in the loss of thousands of lives. and so that is the thing that people are concerned about at diplomatically from the sidelines.