Ethiopian Coalition Calls to End Attacks, Media Shutdown

The Coalition for Ethiopian Unity has called for an immediate end to attacks on civilians and the closure of media outlets, warning that ongoing conflicts across several regions are inflicting heavy harm on innocent populations.

The coalition, which includes the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Party and the Enat Party, has said that the cycle of war the country has experienced over the past seven years has reached alarming levels. It highlighted what it described as escalating attacks against civilians in the Amhara region as particularly concerning. The coalition alleged that health facilities and other service institutions were damaged during fighting in Debre Tabor and Wereta, and called for an independent investigation into the impact of government measures carried out in the name of "law enforcement."

The coalition urged all actors to halt military actions, pursue dialogue, and allow independent investigations. It also condemned the government's closure of independent media outlets and revocation of journalists' licenses, saying such measures violated constitutional and international protections for freedom of expression.