Amid ongoing human rights abuses in #Tigray, a thorough, independent & on the ground investigation is needed for the purpose of documentation & the possibility of justice & accountability. We urge @UN_HRC to support the renewal of the ICHREE’s mandate this Sept. #Justice4Tigray
An enduring legacy of the Tigray war with its hate speech and genocidal attacks: the UK Home Office finds Tigrayans may be unsafe in Ethiopia due to persecution because of their ethnicity
“Remember Tigray” - such a powerful virtual reality experience of the world’s deadliest war this century. Thankyou @rowenakahsay and colleagues for organising this event in the UK Parliament on the eve of UN’s #HumanRightsDay
Ten days to the UN's day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict - and the @NewlinesInst report is an indictment of the international community's abandonment of women survivors of sexual violence in Tigray #endrapeinwar#June19 https://t.co/cm66xYBv4h
Diabetics at Risk as Tigray's Largest Hospital Halts Free Services
Diabetic patients at the largest hospital in #Tigray say they are at risk, as the Ayder Specialized Hospital in the capital Mekelle announces it is stopping free services for diabetic patients across the region.
#Ethiopia: Returnees in North Western #Tigray struggle to rebuild amid humanitarian crisis, confronting security challenges with little access to public services
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) returning to the war-torn districts of Tselemti, Laelay Tselemti, and Mai Tsebri in northwestern Tigray are facing critical challenges, including a lack of basic public services, ongoing insecurity, and minimal humanitarian assistance. Despite the return of over 56,000 individuals to their areas of origin since July 2024, conditions remain dire, with residents struggling to rebuild their lives amidst deteriorating infrastructure and limited government support.
“There is no healthcare, education, local administration, court, or security,” a returnee stated, describing the dire conditions in the area. Another resident highlighted that “education has already been suspended for this academic year,” attributing the closure to disputes over the language of instruction.
Mebrat Legesse, head of the Social Affairs Office in the North Western Zone of Tigray, emphasized, “With no local administration in place, there is no authority to oversee services, enforce the rule of law, or provide direction for resolving the crisis.” According to her, “Kidnappings and looting have become rampant, instilling fear and uncertainty among the population.”
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Nearly One Million IDPs Haven’t Returned to Their Homes in #Tigray, Mekelle Branch of Ethiopia Institution of the Ombudsman Reports
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