April 10
Ethiopia: Rights Commission Calls for Investigation Into Killing of Oppostion Member
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has called for prompt, impartial and full investigation into the killing of Bate Urgessa, political officer with the opposition Oromo… Read more »
April 04
Africa: HRW Calls for UN, AU to Suspend Ethiopian Troops From Peacekeeping Missions
Human Rights Watch (HRW) is calling upon the United Nations and the African Union to contemplate the suspension of fresh deployments of the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF)… Read more »
March 14
Ethiopia: Parliament Revokes Immunity of Christian Tadele Seven Months After His Arrest
In its 17th ordinary session held this morning, the House of Peoples Representatives revoked the immunity of Christian Tadele, who has held a seat in Parliament since 2021. Read more »
March 13
Ethiopia: CPJ Calls for Release of Journalist Muhiyadin Mohamed, Charged With Hate Speech, Facing Up to Five Years in Prison
Muhiyadin Mohamed Abdullahi, a journalist operating within Ethiopia's Somali Regional State, is currently confronting the possibility of a five-year imprisonment term following… Read more »
March 06
Ethiopia: Two Years of Tigray Leaves Its Mark on Soldiers and Families
The two-year war in the Tigray region has not only left physical scars but has also caused deep emotional wounds for countless families in the area. Letay Asfaw, a mother grieving… Read more »
March 01
Ethiopia: French Journalist Antoine Galindo Released After a Week of Imprisonment, Left Ethiopia
French journalist Antoine Galindo who was arrested in Addis Abeba on 22 February has been released from prison on Thursday ahead of his scheduled appearance before the court for… Read more »
Ethiopia: Silent Suffering - Tales of Violence Against Women Echo Across Conflict-Hit Western Oromia
When the residents of the Jardega Jarte district within the Horro Guduru Wollega Zone of the Oromia region were compelled to evacuate their residences in pursuit of safety… Read more »
February 29
Ethiopia: 138 Killed, 113 Injured in Gambella Region Over Nine Months - EHRC Report
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) released a report on Wednesday detailing that at least 138 people have been killed and 113 injured since May 2023 due to clashes… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tigray Announces Talks On Pretoria Accord Implementation Will Be Conducted 'Exclusively Through AU Panel'
The Tigray Interim Administration has announced its decision to engage with the federal government regarding the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA) signed in November 2022,… Read more »
February 26
Ethiopia: OLF Political Officer, French Journalist Detained Over Alleged 'Conspiracy With Armed Groups'
Bettee Urgessa, a political officer with the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), and French journalist Antoine Galindo were detained on 22 February, 2024, by security forces in Addis… Read more »
Ethiopia: Amnesty International Accuses Ethiopian Defense Force of 'Extrajudicial Executions' in Amhara Region
Amnesty International has accused the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) of "extrajudicially executing" civilians in the Amhara region and denying families the "right to bury… Read more »
February 19
Ethiopia: Amnesty Calls On Ethiopian Authorities to Stop Using Emergency Law 'To Silence Peaceful Dissent'
Amnesty International accused Ethiopian authorities of using the extended state of emergency law in the Amhara region "to silence peaceful dissent by arbitrarily detaining… Read more »
January 31
Ethiopia: FAO Award for PM Overlooks Wartime Abuses, Food Insecurity Crisis: Human Rights Watch
The recent decision by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to award the prestigious Agricola Medal to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has sparked… Read more »
December 29, 2023
Ethiopia: UN, Rights Group Urge Ethiopia to Adopt Victim-Centered Approach in Transitional Justice
The UN Human Rights Office and the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have released a report urging the Ethiopian government to anchor its transitional justice policies in… Read more »
Ethiopia: After Hundreds Die of Starvation in Ethiopia, Millions More Are in Grave Danger. Stop Denial and Declare a National Emergency Before Too Late!
Death by starvation has become a stark reality for hundreds of people in different parts of Ethiopia, especially in the Amhara and Tigray regions, where food production is severed… Read more »
December 23, 2023
Ethiopia: Legacy of Fierce Advocacy and Decency, Humanitarianism and Professional Eminence - a Tribute to Urge Dinagde
On the afternoon of 04 December 2023, approximately at 4:00 PM Melbourne time, Australia was confronted with somber news - the untimely passing of Urge Dinagde during a routine… Read more »
December 20, 2023
Ethiopia: Displaced Individuals in Jara IDP Center Fear Uncertain Future Amidst Eviction Orders
A recent mandate from local authorities has brought distress to the thousands of individuals seeking shelter at the Jara Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) center in the Northern… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Ethiopia: Echoes of Tigray - Stories of Tigrayan Children Struggling for Survival On the Streets of Addis
In the vibrant heart of Ethiopia's capital, Addis Abeba, where the pulse of daily life beats steadily, a stark reality unfolds amid the bustling streets. Amidst the throngs of… Read more »
Ethiopia: Only 30% of Target Beneficiaries Received Humanitarian Aid in 2023
Ethiopian government has revealed that only 30 percent of the target beneficiaries received humanitarian aid throughout the country in the year 2023. Read more »
December 07, 2023
Ethiopia: Commission Exposes Disturbing Human Rights Abuses Across Country
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has issued a statement outlining severe human rights abuses affecting civilians in Ethiopia's Amhara, Benishangul Gumuz, and Oromia… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Ethiopia: CPJ Urges Authorities to Release Journalist Detained Without Charge
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is urging Ethiopian authorities to release Belay Manaye, the chief editor of the private news outlet Ethio News, who has been detained… Read more »
November 02, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Human Rights Council Raises Concern Over Alarming Surge in Abductions, Attacks in Oromia Region
The Ethiopian Human Rights Council (EHRCO) has expressed serious concern over the escalating number of abductions and attacks carried out by armed groups, predominantly in the… Read more »
Ethiopia: HRW Says Fighting, Atrocities Persist in Tigray, Amhara Regions a Year After Peace Deal
Rights group Human Rights Watch (HRW) said, despite the signing of cessation of hostilities agreement a year ago, fighting and serious rights abuses persist in Ethiopia's northern… Read more »
October 30, 2023
Ethiopia: Rights Commission Reveals Disturbing Sexual Violence in Amhara Conflict, More Than 200 Cases of Rape Exposed
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) released a deeply troubling report today, highlighting the widespread occurrence of sexual violence linked to the conflict in the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Why Over One Million IDPs in Tigray Still Linger in Camps a Year After Peace Deal
According to the UN, more than one million people are estimated to remain internally displaced from the Tigray war, and continue to shelter in IDP camps across the region, with… Read more »