Thousands of ethnic Tigrayans have been held without trial in makeshift prisons as Ethiopia’s government battles a 19-month-old insurgency. At least 17 people have died, Reuters reporting shows. Around 9,000 remain in detention
On all parties to the conflict, national actors, civil society organizations, the media, religious leaders, and other actors, to renew efforts for a peaceful resolution to the conflict including by contributing to constructive discussions and dialogue, by refraining from engaging in any act of incitement or hate speech, and instead contributing towards mutual understanding, tolerance, and peace
EHRC’s call for building on the recent developments towards a sustainable political solution and peace, restoration of basic services, rehabilitation of victims and affected areas in Afar, Amhara and Tigray as well as accountability measures for justice