Conflict in Ethiopia

Early day motion 1181, tabled 24 November 2020 by Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 20 members.

That this House is deeply concerned about the escalation of conflict in Ethiopia; condemns the deliberate killing of innocent civilians; sends its sincerest condolences to all those who have tragically lost loved ones as a result; notes the estimated 4,000 refugees per day fleeing Ethiopia; further notes the UNHRC’s warning of a full-scale humanitarian crisis if the conflict continues without imminent de-escalation; calls on the Government to use all diplomatic means it can to assist de-escalating the violence and resolving the underlying conflict; and therefore also urges the Government to ensure the Official Development Assistance budget is maintained to ensure Ethiopian civilians receive adequate support and aid.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 7, Plaid Cymru 3, Scottish National Party 3, Labour 2, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Green 1, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.