Addis Ababa, March 11, 2021 (Walta) – The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, and Demeke Mekonnen, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the of Ethiopia held a discussion.
The Chairperson of the Commission welcomed the readiness of the Ethiopian Government to cooperate with the African Union’s Treaty Body.
According to the Ministry, the two discuss the modalities of engagement of the African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights (ACHPR) in the investigation of alleged human rights violations in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.
The principle of the investigation was proposed by Dr. Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia, during a Summit-level meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council held on 9 March 2021.
The Chairperson appreciates the Government of Ethiopia for its openness to engage with the African Union and stated his confidence that the ACHPR will deliver on this important task.