Ethiopia says UN staff will face penalties if they break the law after 16 UN staff members were arrested. Seven were later released
Ethiopian staff working for the United Nations or African Union do not live “in space” and will be punished for any lawbreaking, the government said on Thursday, after the arrest of several UN employees for unspecified offences.
A U.S. State Department spokesperson said the United States is concerned about reports of detentions of a number of U.S. citizens in Ethiopia and is in discussion with the Ethiopian government about it. He said the other two conditions for a ceasefire were that Tigrayan forces stopped their attacks and recognised the government’s legitimacy.
“The United States remains committed to promoting a peaceful and prosperous Ethiopia and ensuring that life-saving humanitarian aid reaches all Ethiopians who are suffering. The U.S. Mission in Ethiopia will continue its work to those ends, including prioritizing the safety and security of U.S. citizens overseas through consular services,” the spokesperson said.
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