Human Rights

Human Rights are the fundamental freedoms and protections that belong to every person, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, or any other status. This section is dedicated to exploring and advocating for the rights and dignity of all individuals. We cover a range of human rights issues, from social justice and equality to freedom of expression and protection from discrimination. Through insightful articles, reports, and analysis, we aim to raise awareness, promote action, and support global efforts to ensure that everyone enjoys the rights they deserve

Ethiopia ranks among the most repressive countries for journalists in Africa – CPJ

As reported by the Committee to Protect Journalists, there are currently six journalists detained, with five of them confronting charges associated with terrorism. This situation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by media

January 17, 2025

Human Rights

Targeted Attacks on Amhara Elites: Abiy Ahmed’s Genocidal Campaign

The intentional and systematic assault on Amhara elites under the regime of Abiy Ahmed represents a stark illustration of the wider genocidal efforts directed at the Amhara population. Notable figures among Amhara

January 1, 2025

Human Rights·News

Ethiopia: Crisis Spirals from Bad to Worse

DNE AFRICA Seen as political rivals and a threat to the ethnic based federalism that divided the country along tribal lines in Ethiopia, the Amhara people have been a subject of systematic

December 30, 2024

ANALYSIS & OPINION·Human Rights

Urgent Human Rights Appeal Letter

December 26, 2024 To: United Nations Human Rights Council Amnesty International Human Rights Watch African Union Human Rights Directorate European Union External Action Service United States Department of State, Bureau of Democracy,

December 28, 2024

Human Rights·Open Letter

Imprisoned Ethiopian Parliament members is in dangerous health issues

World Council of Parliaments Dear Eecutves With due respect, we seek your advocacy on behalf of the Ethiopian people who have been subjected to a totalitarian regime under the guise of a

December 26, 2024

Human Rights

Ethiopia’s worsening crisis is also an opportunity for Trump

by Mesfin Tegenu The Hill This November, a 20-year-old man from the Amhara region of Ethiopia — forced to drop out of school by the ongoing civil wars in Africa’s second-most populous

December 25, 2024

ANALYSIS & OPINION·Human Rights

Justice for Christian Tadele Tsegaye: A Call to the International Community

Christian Tadele Tsegaye, a leading opposition figure and spokesperson for the National Movement of Amhara (NaMA), has become a victim of severe political persecution under the regime of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

December 23, 2024

Human Rights·News

US Ambassador Calls for Ethiopia to Address Human Rights Abuses in Governance

Beth Van Schaack, the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice, has called upon Ethiopian authorities to take decisive action by removing officials, including military personnel, who are implicated in human rights violations

December 19, 2024

Human Rights·News

Urgent Humanitarian Crisis in Amhara: Addressing Essential Needs Amidst Ongoing Violence

( The Habesha ) The situation in Ethiopia’s Amhara region requires immediate international focus. The government led by Abiy Ahmed is perpetrating war crimes, employing tactics such as starvation and continuous drone

December 17, 2024

Human Rights·News

Civil War Never Ended in Ethiopia: I Have Never Seen this Kind of Cruelty in My Life’ – NY Times

By Alexis Okeowo NY Times Dec. 5, 2024 A rare look inside a region still reckoning with the toll of war crimes, even as new conflicts roil the nation. Alexis Okeowo spent almost

December 5, 2024

Human Rights

Taye Dendea was transferred to the Federal Bureau of Investigation after being apprehended by security personnel at the prison entrance

Taye Dendea, the former State Minister of Peace, was reportedly abducted by masked individuals from the entrance of Kilinto Prison and taken to the Federal Police Crime Investigation Bureau, following a court

December 5, 2024

Human Rights·News

Assassination Attempt on Amhara Politicians in Detention

A disturbing event has transpired in Ethiopia, where two notable Amhara politicians, Yohannes Buyalw and Dr. Kassa Teshager, were subjected to an assassination attempt by prison authorities while incarcerated. This incident took

December 5, 2024

Human Rights·News

Amhara Crisis: Increasing Civilian Deaths from Ethiopian Drone Strikes

Eshete Bekele DW The civilian death toll resulting from drone strikes has markedly risen since the onset of the conflict in the Amhara region. The Ethiopian government refutes allegations of intentionally targeting

December 3, 2024

Human Rights·News

HRW Slams Ethiopia for Suspending Rights Groups

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has condemned Ethiopia for suspending three rights organisations, accusing the government of “squeezing shut” the last remaining space for independent oversight as the country’s conflict situation worsens. Since

December 3, 2024

Human Rights·News

The people of Amhara are crying out for help, but no one is listening

“In this campaign, civilians are the main victims. Bombings, executions, rapes and attacks on hospitals and schools – all war crimes that have been documented by organizations such as @amnesty and @hrw

November 30, 2024

Human Rights