Millions need humanitarian assistance in #Tigray. We commend @WFP's tireless work to improve humanitarian access. Recently announced steps must be implemented immediately. Norway urges authorities to enable unrestricted & unconditional access to all affected. -FM #EriksenSoreide
RT @WFPChief: Important breakthroughs in #Ethiopia today! @WFP and the Government of Ethiopia have agreed on concrete steps to expand access for humanitarians across #Tigray, and WFP will scale up its operations. Nearly 3 million people need our help NOW and we have no time to waste. https://t.co/u3y919K3bK
RT @NorwayUN: #NorwayUNSC remains deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation in #Tigray. We strongly encourage #Ethiopia Gov to en…
Deeply concerned by reports of the use of SGBV in #Tigray. Norway joins @USGSRSGPatten in calling on all parties to commit to a zero-tolerance policy for SGBV. Obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law must be respected. https://t.co/fW0EKHPyY8
Encouraging that humanitarian assistance starts to reach #Tigray #Ethiopia - more is needed & access must be safe & unhindered. Deeply concerned by reports on situation for Eritrean refugees, their right to international protection must be respected #IHL @ICRC – FM#EriksenSoreide https://t.co/YjGNGpraJU
I welcome agreement on unimpeded, sustained & secure access for #humanitarian aid in #Tigray #Ethiopia Concerned about reports of acute shortage of food, medicine & relief. Safe passage of staff & aid to all people in need is vital. Parties must respect #IHL FM #EriksenSoreide
Urgent to open transport- and communication lines to #Tigray. #UN and humanitarian actors must have safe and unhindered access to civilian population. Embassies need access to provide consular services to citizens - FM Ine #EriksenSoreide https://t.co/krzPzt7EF2
Reports on fighting in #Mekelle of grave concern. Together w/international community, not least @_AfricanUnion, we urge parties to show restraint & protect civilians. Respect for #IHL critically important. The conflict must end & peace be restored in #Tigray - FM#EriksenSoreide https://t.co/ZfC5hbHUZ5
Very concerned about grave humanitarian consequences of the conflict in #Tigray #Ethiopia. Civilians severely affected. Thousands of people forced to flee every day. Norway will provide NOK 27M to support #humanitarian response. FM #EriksenSoreide ℹ️ https://t.co/Y66fGKP95M https://t.co/hoak7qKBUk
Norway is deeply concerned about the deteroriating situation in #Tigray #Ethiopia & the regional impact ➡️Calls the parties to immediately put down weapons & resort to dialogue ➡️Supports AU&IGAD efforts ➡️Urges parties to respect #IHL & protect civilians - FM #EriksenSoreide https://t.co/9XiLWUAMDu
#Norway looks forward to a close dialogue and cooperation with the @_AfricanUnion @AU_Chergui during our term in the @UN #SecurityCouncil. We are dereply concerned about the development in #Tigray, #LakeChad and #Sahel - FM #EriksenSoreide https://t.co/d44WCPzNF0
Norway urges the parties to the conflict in #Ethiopia to stop the violence in #Tigray. Hostilies & hate speech must give way to dialogue. Safe & unhindered humanitarian access & lifting the information blockade are important first steps - FM #EriksenSoreide
Norway urges the parties to the conflict in #Ethiopia to stop the violence in #Tigray. Hostilies & hate speech must give way to dialogue. Safe & unhindered humanitarian access key & lifting the information blockade are important first steps - FM #EriksenSoreide