Why are Human Rights Bodies Failing to Act in Ethiopia?
Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, criticizes the lack of action by human rights bodies in response to ongoing atrocities in Ethiopia.
- Millions of Ethiopians facing denial of justice due to conflict.
- No progress in holding individuals accountable in the Amhara region.
- Reports of atrocities in Tigray and ongoing abuses in Oromia remain unaddressed.
What is the Call to Action?
Tigere Chagutah emphasizes the urgency for human rights bodies to address the situation in Ethiopia:
- African and global organizations must prioritize the Ethiopian crisis.
- United Nations member states urged to reinstate Human Rights Council scrutiny.
- Special mechanisms must investigate alleged crimes in the Amhara region.
What is the Background of the Conflict?
The conflict in Ethiopia dates back to November 2020, with the declaration of a state of emergency in August 2023 following violence in the Amhara region.
Prime Minister Abiy denies past and ongoing mass atrocities during a speech in July 2024.
Amidst ongoing turmoil, human rights advocates continue to push for accountability in Ethiopia to bring justice to victims of conflict.
Source: www.amnesty.org