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Ethopia: Tigray launches DDR program for 75,000 ex-combatants, Mekelle to receive 320 in first week

Ethopia: Tigray launches DDR program for 75,000 ex-combatants, Mekelle to receive 320 in first week

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Published on 2024-11-21 10:17:49

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Addis Abeba-The disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) program for 75,000 former combatants in Tigray officially began today, November 21, 2024, the National Rehabilitation Commission (NRC) announced.

Mekelle, one of three designated DDR centers, is set to process 320 combatants within the first week, alongside Edaga Hamus and Adwa, which will also serve as hubs for the program.

Temesgen Tilahun, Commissioner of the National Rehabilitation Commission (NRC), stated that the identification and disarmament process…

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