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<p>We are concerned at reports that Eritrean troops have entered Ethiopian refugee
camps in Tigray and forced a number of refugees to return to Eritrea. Due to the lack
of access to northern refugee camps in Tigray for humanitarian agencies, including
the UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), it has not yet been possible to fully
corroborate these reports. We have however, raised our concerns with Ministers in
both governments, making clear the overriding need to protect civilians and adhere
to international law and international human rights law. We continue to call for independent,
international, investigations into allegations of human right abuses and violations,
and that the perpetrators of those incidents that are proven are held to account,
whoever they may be.</p><p>The UK continues to call for sustained, free and unfettered
humanitarian access across Tigray, so that the UNHCR can uphold its mandate towards
refugees. It is the responsibility of the host state to ensure refugees are protected
and are not subjected to forcible return.</p>
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