Tigray: Human rights must be respected
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Published under: Solberg's Government
Publisher: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
News story | Date: 22/01/2021 | Last updated: 25/01/2021
'I am deeply concerned by reports of the use of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Tigray', the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide said.
'Norway joins Under-Secretary-General Pramila Patten in calling on all parties to commit to a zero-tolerance policy for Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. Obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law must be respected', the Minister said.