Intense fighting in Amhara; Handing over refugees to Libya deemed unlawful by Italian court; Zalambessa residents plea for renewed infrastructure

Residents of Zalambessa, Tigray, urge authorities to rebuild important infrastructure of the town; Drought affecting agricultural and education sectors in Tigray; Intense fighting reported in Amhara; Somaliland Ministry for Foreign Affairs claims MoU with Ethiopia is consistent with international law; Handing over refugees to Libyan coast guard is deemed unlawful by Italian court; EU’s migration policies have been detrimental for safety and protection of refugees and migrants; The insufficient response for refugees fleeing the Sudan conflict to Chad and South Sudan.

News Highlights: Sudan peace talks resume as RSF takes Nyala, EU pushes for deal with Egypt, Germany and Italy implement border control

In this week’s News Highlights: Peace talks resume between SAF and RSF in Jeddah; RSF takes over Nyala as humanitarian help struggles to reach certain areas; Spread of Cholera and Dengue in Sudan; Preparatory Meeting for Civil Front to Stop the War in Sudan; European Parliament Roundtable on Eritrea statements; Ethiopian and Eritrean military presence at the border increases; Observers concerned over potential outbreak of conflict in Ethiopia and Eritrea; Tigray administration rejects national transitional justice initiative; Many areas in Tigray still inaccessible to aid, services remain blocked; SSC-Khatumo recognised by Somali government; Eritreans protest in Oslo; Risks of more floods in Libya with approach of the rainy season; EU pushing for Egypt-EU deal; European Council meeting includes migration on the agenda; Large numbers of arrivals in Spain spark racist remarks; Italy deal with Tunisia to take in 4,000 migrant workers; Reflections on Meloni’s policies; 254 migrants rescued off the coast of Lampedusa; Temporary border control implemented to curb migration in Germany and Italy; Highest number of refugees and migrants entering Germany irregularly since 2016; and Swedish government to make getting benefits for non-EU migrants harder.