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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
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TPLF deputy chair rejects reports of secret talks with Eritrean government. Read More Ayder hospital refutes allegations of treating wounded Fano combatants ...
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
#Tigray: How illegal gold mining is devastating Tigray’s land, health and future. A Mekelle University study shows vegetation cover in Tigray dropped from 13.51% to 10.5% within the last two years primarily due to illegal mining. Read more: open.substack.com/pub/wegahtaf...
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The billion dollar curse: How illegal gold mining is devastating Tigray’s land, health and future.
Illegal gold mining in Tigray has triggered a multi billion dollar illicit economy, driven widespread deforestation, and unleashed a toxic public health emergency, all without delivering meaningful be...
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
#Tigray: The war caused over $100 billion in damage, Tigray’s recovery and reconstruction office said. While World Bank backed efforts have rebuilt public infrastructure, many warn the scale of destruction demands far greater & sustained investment. Read more: open.substack.com/pub/wegahtaf...
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
#Tigray: The health care system in Tigray has been set back by 25 years due to war on Tigray, the Tigray regional health bureau said on Saturday, warning of rising maternal deaths caused by a collapse in services and a shortage of ambulances. Read more: open.substack.com/pub/wegahtaf...
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Tigray’s health care system set back 25 years by war, says Tigray health bureau
The health care system in Tigray has been pushed back 25 years due to war, the Tigray Health Bureau said on Saturday, warning of rising maternal deaths caused by a collapse in services and a shortage ...
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
#Tigray: More than two million people across Tigray are expected to receive U.S. funded emergency food assistance in the next seven months, but regional authorities warn that fuel shortages are hindering delivery to the people in need. Read more: open.substack.com/pub/wegahtaf...
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
#Tigray: MSF confirms the 2021 killing of its aid workers in Tigray was a deliberate attack, points ENDF presence at the incident “Our colleagues were killed in what can only be described as a deliberate attack,” said Paula Gil, President of MSF Spain. Read more: open.substack.com/pub/wegahtaf...
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MSF says three aid workers were ‘Deliberately Killed’ at the height of the war in Tigray, points to Army presence during the incident
Médecins Sans Frontières said an internal review into the 2021 killings of three of its staff members in Tigray confirmed the deaths were the result of a deliberate attack, not crossfire or mistaken i...
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
#Editorial: How the narrative around Western Tigray obscures a crime in plain sight Western Tigray wasn’t contested, It was occupied & ethnically cleansed. Framing it as border dispute or a fight over a crop is not neutrality, it’s complicity. Read full editorial👇🏾 open.substack.com/pub/wegahtaf...
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Whitewashing Ethnic Cleansing: How the narrative around Western Tigray obscures a crime in plain sight
For nearly five years, Tigrayans from Western Tigray have endured a calculated campaign of ethnic cleansing, orchestrated through brutality, violence, displacement, and occupation.
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
#Tigray: Nearly two yrs after her killing, the Mekelle Zone Court sentenced two men to life in prison for the murder of Zewdu Haftu Zewdu’s case which drew widespread public outrage, was marked by repeated delays and alleged political interference. Read more: open.substack.com/pub/wegahtaf...
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
#Ethiopia: After years of denial, Ethiopia now says Eritrean troops are still on its soil committing grave human rights abuses. The shift in tone from the Ethiopian government comes amid rising tensions with the Eritrean government. Read more: open.substack.com/pub/wegahtaf...
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Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of continued occupation and abuses along border, raises alarm at UN
Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of maintaining a military occupation in parts of its border and continuing to commit grave human rights violations, according to a statement delivered at the United Nation...
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
#Ethiopia: The United States Embassy in Addis said humanitarian aid, global health services, and food security programs will remain in place despite a major realignment that shifted key functions of the USAID to the State Department. Read more:👇🏾 open.substack.com/pub/wegahtaf...
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U.S. says assistance to Ethiopia, will continue amid structural shifts
The United States said on Monday that its bilateral assistance agreements with Ethiopia will continue under a new structure, easing fears over the future of life-saving support programs that had been ...
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
‪#Tigray: The Unmaking of the Pretoria Agreement: A fragile peace fractured by the structural flaws and impunity. ‬ ‪Over two years later, the COHA lies in tatters, violated by both signatories, ignored by brokers and endured by the people.‬ Read more: open.substack.com/pub/wegahtaf...
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The Unmaking of the Pretoria Agreement: A fragile peace fractured by the structural flaws and impunity.
When the Pretoria Agreement was signed on November 2, 2022, it was hailed as a turning point.
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
#Tigray: ‘I Heard Him Beg for his life’: Tigrayan youth fleeing their home fall victim to traffickers Human traffickers are demanding ransoms of up to 1 million birr. Victims report beatings, torture and captivity in transit countries. Read more:👇🏾 open.substack.com/pub/wegahtaf...
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‘I Heard Him Beg for His Life’: Tigrayan families ransomed as human traffickers demand up to 1 million birr
A new wave of human trafficking is targeting desperate young Tigrayans fleeing post-war instability in Tigray, subjecting them to brutal torture, rape, and extortion after crossing borders into neighb...
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
#Tigray: Today Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed addressed the federal parliament on the implementation of the Pretoria agreement, the returning of internally displaced people, the post-war progress in Tigray and the risk of a return to conflict. Listen to his full remarks👇🏾 youtube.com/watch?v=Dbkq...
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Ethiopia’s PM addresses Pretoria agreement implementation and risks of renewed war in Parliament
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
#Tigray: After months of regrouping and training in Afar, the newly emerging armed group says it has entered Tigray. The group has declared its intent to overthrow the TPLF, stoking fears that Tigray could be sliding into an intra-civil war. Read more: wegahtafacts.substack.com/p/the-newly-...
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
#Tigray: Tigray sees 50% drop in national Exam attendance compared to pre-war period “More than 36,000 students are registered to take the exam, a steep decline from the 94,000 students who sat for the examination during the pre war.” Dr Kiros Guesh Read more: open.substack.com/pub/wegahtaf...
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Tigray sees 50% drop in national Exam attendance compared to the pre-war period, says regional education bureau
The national 12th grade examination officially began in Tigray today, but officials say the number of students sitting the exam has dropped by 50% compared to pre-war period due to the devastating imp...
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
#Tigray: More than 2.5 million people at risk as WFP prepares to halt food aid in Tigray Gebrehiwot Gebregziabher, head of Tigray’s disaster & risk management commission said WFP is set to halt its humanitarian assistance starting next month. Read more: open.substack.com/pub/wegahtaf...
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More than 2.5 million people at risk as WFP prepares to halt food aid in Tigray
Gebrehiwot Gebregziabher (PhD) head of Tigray’s disaster risk management commission said the WFP is set to suspend its food assistance operations in Tigray starting next month, threatening to push mil...
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
#Tigray: Over 200,000 Jobs Created in Tigray, but youth unemployment rate remains alarming Despite the progress, Tigray continues to grapple with a deepening unemployment crisis, particularly among the youth fueling rise in illegal migration. Read more: wegahtafacts.substack.com/p/over-20000...
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Over 200,000 Jobs Created in Tigray, but youth unemployment rate remains alarming
More than 200,000 youths, returnees, and women in Tigray have secured temporary or permanent jobs over the past fiscal year, according to T.V.E.T and Job Creation Bureau
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
#Tigray: Fear of another war in the Horn of Africa is looming Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea have reached a new high as both governments accuse each other of provocations, territorial violations and preparations for renewed war. Read more: open.substack.com/pub/wegahtaf...
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Fear of another war in the Horn of Africa is looming as Ethiopia and Eritrea trade escalating accusations
Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea have reached a new high as both governments accuse each other of provocations, territorial violations and preparations for renewed war, raising fears that the fra...
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
#Tigray: Interim administration of Tigray decides to shut down public sectors on Friday Most public sectors in Mekelle, the capital of Tigray will be halted on Friday as authorities decided to shut down to allow full participation in the mass protest. Read more: open.substack.com/pub/wegahtaf...
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Interim administration decides to shut down public sectors on Friday
Most Public sectors in Mekelle, the capital city of Tigray will be halted on Friday as authorities decided to shut down all public sector to allow full participation in mass protests demanding the ret...
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
#Tigray: Internally displaced persons says they are trapped between a broken peace and a forgotten war Internally displaced Tigrayans are preparing to return home, despite continued threats of violence, forced occupation, and a lack of safety and protection. Read more: substack.com/@wegahtafact...
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Tigray’s internally displaced persons says they are trapped between a broken peace and a forgotten war
Hundreds of thousands of displaced Tigrayans are preparing to return home to the occupied areas of Western Tigray, North Western & Eastern Tigray, despite persistent threats of violence, forced occupa...
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
#Tigray: Tsilal Civil Society of Western Tigray has called on the embassies of the United Kingdom, United Stated & United Arab Emirates to press for the full implementation of the 2022 COHA, warning that failure to act could trigger renewed conflict. Read more: open.substack.com/pub/wegahtaf...
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Tsilal civil society urges international action to prevent impending bloodshed
Tsilal Civil Society of Western Tigray has called on the embassies of the United Kingdom, United States, and United Arab Emirates to press for the full enforcement of the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement...
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
#Tigray: UN faces criticism for normalizing military occupation & sanitizing human right violations The @unocha.org, has faced criticism from Tigrayans after it referred to constitutionally recognized Tigrayan territories as “contested” in its annual report. Read more: substack.com/@wegahtafact...
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UN faces criticism for normalizing military occupation, sanitizing ethnic cleansing and war crimes in Tigray.
The United Nations humanitarian coordination agency, has come under growing criticism from Tigrayans after it referred to constitutionally recognized Tigrayan territories as “contested” in a recent ma...
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
#Tigray: TPLF deputy chair rejects reports of secret talks with Eritrean government. Amanuel Assefa, deputy chairman of the TPLF, has dismissed reports that the party has engaged in talks with Eritrean officials, calling the claims “totally false.” medium.com/@factcheckwe...
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TPLF deputy chair rejects reports of secret talks with Eritrean government.
“We Have No Relations with Eritrea”
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
#Tigray: Is Tigray witnessing a creeping coup? Following the announcement by the senior military leaders on January 23, 2025 there are growing concerns that what started as a political dispute within the TPLF is evolving into a creeping coup. Read more: open.substack.com/pub/wegahtaf...
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Is Tigray Witnessing a Creeping Coup?
Following the announcement by the senior military leaders, there are growing concerns that what started as a political dispute within the TPLF is evolving into a creeping coup.
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
እንዃዕ ንመበል 50ኛ ዓመት ምጅማር ካልኣይ ወያነ ህዝቢ ትግራይ ኣብፃሓና።
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
In response, the IRA issued instructions to all levels of local administration to ensure the immediate cessation of such practices and to safeguard the rights and dignity of IDPs.
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
The WFP warned that IDP committees in the Shire Indaselassie camps were pressuring displaced individuals to make payments, raising serious humanitarian and ethical concerns.
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
The directive follows a letter from the World Food Programme (WFP) on September 7, expressing concern over what it described as the exploitation and manipulation of vulnerable IDPs under the guise of “saving the TPLF.”
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
#Tigray: Tigray’s Interim administration orders immediate halt to forced contributions in IDP camps Tigray’s IRA has ordered an immediate halt to the coercive practice of forcing IDPs in Shire IDP camps to pay 200 birr each for the anniversary celebrations of the TPLF.
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
#Tigray: Mediation talks between TPLF factions begun Mediation talks between TPLF factions have begun, according to people close to the issue. The mediation process initiated by religious leaders, scholars and reps from the TDF and other organizations, is being held in Mekelle. Developing story……
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
The decision follows a recent decision by the interim administration’s cabinet to temporarily suspend mining activities as part of efforts to curb illegal operations that have caused significant health & environmental damage and also huge resource depletion.
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
The letter also stated that the issuance of new mining licenses, as well as the review of pending applications, would be put on hold. However the Interim administration have not specified how long the suspension will last.
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
The decision comes amid growing concerns over illegal mining & resource mismanagement. In a letter addressed to the regional land and mining bureau, a task force established by the administration to investigate illegal mining activities directed that all ongoing mining operations be suspended.
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
#Tigray: Interim Administration orders halt to all mining operations in Tigray The Tigray Interim Administration has ordered an immediate halt to all mining operations in the region, including gold, copper, and tungsten extraction starting from February 8, 2025.
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
The court confirmed that, David Zeru, Haben Teklay, eight times in various parts of her body out of jealousy and also hit her on the head with a juice glass and killed her in a cruel and horrific way. The court sentenced him to life imprisonment under Section 539(1)A of the Criminal Code.
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
#Tigray: Haben Yemane’s murderer sentenced to life in jail Today David Zeru, who was charged with the brutal murder of his girlfriend, Haben Yemane, has been sentenced to life imprisonment.
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
#Tigray: Price Hikes in Mekelle amid growing political tensions. Prices for essential goods and fuel have surged in Mekelle, following a recent announcement by senior military commanders that deepened political tensions within the leadership. Read more: open.substack.com/pub/wegahtaf...
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Price Hikes in Mekelle amid growing political tensions, residents told Wegahta
Prices for essential goods and fuel have surged in Mekelle, the capital of Tigray, following a recent announcement by senior military commanders that deepened political tensions within the leadership.
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Those ordered to be arrested include the directors of Axum secondary school and Weri secondary School, Abraha Atsbaha Primary School, & Kindeya Primary School.
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Today, the court directed authorities to arrest and bring those who resisted its order to face legal proceedings, stating that their actions violated the law and undermined the court’s authority.
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
On Jan. 14, the court annulled a directive prohibiting Muslim students from wearing hijabs in schools. Despite the ruling, the restriction remained in place, sparking widespread protests in Mekelle on January 21.
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
#Tigray: Axum court orders arrest of school directors for defying court orders The Axum District Court has ordered the arrest of school directors who defied its ruling to suspend a ban on female Muslim students wearing hijabs.
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
The total amount of gold deposited to the central bank amounts to 51 quintals, according to Fisseha Grimay, Director of the Communications Directorate at the Bureau.
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
#Tigray: Ethiopia’s national bank receives 62 Billion birr worth of gold from Tigray within the last 5 months Tigray’s regional bureau of land and minerals said over 62 billion Ethiopian birr worth of gold has been deposited to the NBE over the past five months.
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
“Tigray remains tragically engulfed in a profound crisis stemming from the TPLF’s internal political decay characterized by rampant corruption and destructive infighting” says Salsay Weyane Tigray. Read full statement below👇🏾
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
However, the restriction remains in place, sparking anger among the Muslim community.
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
The council has been in talks with regional officials and also appealed to the courts to reverse the ban. On 14 January Axum city district court suspended the directive prohibiting female Muslim students from wearing hijabs in schools.
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
According to the supreme council the schools have prevented 159 Muslim students from entering due to their religious attire. “The decision not only denies our daughters education but also discriminates against their faith,” said one protester.
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Demonstrators marched under the slogan, “She will wear her hijab, and she will go to school,” The protest, organized by the Tigray islamic affairs council, followed an incident last month when Muslim female students in Axum School were denied entry for wearing hijab.
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wegahtafacts.bsky.social @wegahtafacts.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
#Tigray: Muslim residents protest in Mekelle over hijab ban in Axum schools Hundreds of Muslim residents in Mekelle, Tigray’s capital, protested today against a school policy in Axum that bars female students from wearing hijabs, calling it a violation of religious freedom.
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