A year after the signing of the peace agreement between the Ethiopian government and rebels in Tigray province, the human rights situation remains worrying. According to a recent report presented by a group of UN experts, serious violations continue to be committed, highlighting a failure of the government to prevent and investigate these acts.
The report highlights the atrocities, war crimes and crimes against humanity that persist in the Tigray region. Eritrean troops, supporting the Ethiopian army and Amhara militias, are still present and commit systematic violence, including rape and sexual violence against women and girls. Unfortunately, this situation is not limited to Tigray, as hostilities have also spread to other parts of the country.
In the Amhara region, the government declared a state of emergency, leading to mass and arbitrary detentions of civilians. In Oromia, government forces also continue to arrest, detain and torture civilians. These acts of violence are reprehensible and demonstrate a high level of impunity in the country.
There is an urgent need for the Ethiopian government to take action to end these human rights violations and ensure justice for the victims. Independent monitoring and investigations are needed to break the cycle of impunity. It is also essential to ensure that those responsible for these crimes are brought to justice and that victims receive redress.
In conclusion, the human rights situation in Ethiopia, particularly in the Tigray region, remains worrying, despite the signing of the peace agreement. It is essential that the international community and the Ethiopian authorities fully commit to ending these violations and ensuring the protection of the fundamental rights of all citizens.