Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — In a stunning reversal of his previous stance, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has publicly acknowledged for the first time that Eritrean military forces participated in the Tigray war and were responsible for mass killings of civilians, marking a dramatic shift in the official narrative surrounding […]
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UK Government Issues Comprehensive Travel Warnings for Ethiopia Amid Regional Violence
London — The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued extensive travel warnings for Ethiopia, advising against all travel to multiple regions following renewed violence and ongoing security concerns throughout the country. Renewed Conflict in Tigray Region The FCDO now advises against all travel to Tigray region […]
Ethiopian Forces Kill Around 40 Allied Fighters in Amhara Drone Strike
Waghemira, Ethiopia – Ethiopian military forces mistakenly killed approximately 40 pro-government militia fighters in a drone strike in the country’s troubled Amhara region on January 15, according to local sources who spoke to international media outlets. The incident occurred in the Waghemira area, specifically near Sefa Bridge outside the district […]
Port Assab Crisis: Why Ethiopia and Eritrea Are on the Brink of War Over Red Sea Access
Addis Ababa/Asmara – The fragile peace between Ethiopia and Eritrea faces its gravest threat in years as disputes over maritime access and allegations of weapons trafficking push the Horn of Africa neighbors toward potential confrontation, with the strategic port of Assab emerging as the central flashpoint in an increasingly hostile […]
Red Sea Showdown: Ethiopia’s Port Demands Threaten War With Africa’s Most Repressive Nation
Asmara – As geopolitical tensions simmer across the Red Sea region, Eritrea finds itself at the center of a brewing crisis that threatens to plunge one of the world’s most isolated and repressive nations into renewed conflict with its larger neighbor, Ethiopia. The current dispute centers on Ethiopian Prime Minister […]
Ethiopia Seizes Thousands of Ammunition Rounds Allegedly from Eritrea as Regional Tensions Escalate
Addis Ababa – Ethiopian federal police have reported the seizure of over 56,000 rounds of ammunition they claim was sent by Eritrea to arm rebel groups operating in the country’s Amhara region, marking a significant escalation in the deteriorating relationship between the two Horn of Africa neighbors. According to a […]
Eritrean President Accuses Ethiopia of Declaring War, Dismisses Red Sea Dispute Narrative
Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki has accused Ethiopia of declaring war on Eritrea while rejecting characterizations that frame escalating tensions between the two nations as centered on Red Sea access, according to remarks broadcast on Eritrean state television Monday. The accusations mark the latest development in deteriorating relations between the two […]
Ethiopia’s Prison Crisis: Mass Detention and Inhumane Conditions for Amhara Communities
Ethiopia is experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis as thousands of individuals from Amhara communities face detention amid deteriorating prison conditions. The situation has drawn international concern over mass arrests, prolonged imprisonment without trial, and the breakdown of due process protections. Security operations across Ethiopia have resulted in the detention of […]
Ethiopia’s Displacement Crisis: Stories of Survival and Hope
Ethiopia faces a growing humanitarian emergency as millions flee disasters and conflict Ethiopia is currently grappling with one of the most significant displacement crises in the region, with approximately 4.5 million internally displaced persons and over one million refugees from neighboring countries seeking safety within its borders. The vast majority […]
Amhara Region Faces Critical Youth Migration Crisis as School Enrollment Plummets
Leaders in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region are sounding the alarm over a massive outflow of young residents, with regional council members describing the situation as “extremely alarming” during a session held on December 27.
Amhara Region: Three Years of Fighting Leaves Ethiopian Civilians Trapped Between Warring Forces
Ethiopia’s northern Amhara region has become a humanitarian disaster zone as nearly three years of fighting between federal military forces and local Fano militias continues to claim civilian lives and destroy livelihoods, according to extensive reporting by AFP.
Ethiopia Faces Threat of Renewed Conflict as New Military Force Emerges
Tensions escalate in Tigray region amid shifting alliances and territorial ambitions
Atrocities Against Humanity: The Crisis Facing Ethiopia’s Amhara Region
A Deepening Emergency Marked by Systematic Violence Ethiopia’s Amhara region has deteriorated into a critical humanitarian emergency marked by systematic violence extending far beyond conventional warfare. Recent reports from multiple districts reveal a calculated campaign of terror targeting civilians, particularly women and girls, through acts of extreme sexual and gender-based […]
Advocacy Group Documents Escalating Violence Against Ethnic Amhara Communities in Ethiopia
AAA Reports Systematic Abuses Across Multiple Regions, Calls for International Intervention!
The Guardian’s Report on Amhara: Understanding the Fano’s Struggle Within Ethiopia’s Deepening Crisis
Image credit: The Guardian. Robin Tutenges’ photo essay in The Guardian provides a rare and intimate look at Ethiopia’s deteriorating security situation in the Amhara region. While the report documents a complex conflict with multiple actors, it unmistakably reveals the profound legitimacy of Amhara grievances and the systemic failures that […]
Amhara Fano National Force Accuses Ethiopian Government of Systematic War Crimes, Including Mass Rape, in Amhara Region
Major Allegations of Sexual Violence and Human Rights Abuses The Amhara Fano National Force (AFNF) has issued a formal statement accusing Ethiopian government security forces, under the Prosperity Party regime, of systematically using rape as a weapon of war in the ongoing conflict in the Amhara region. According to the […]
Bulen District Massacre: Over 50 Civilians Killed in Coordinated Ethnic Attack, Metekel Zone
Renewed Violence Targets Communities in Benishangul-Gumuz, Raising Concerns Over Systematic Ethnic Persecution Over 50 civilians, including women and children as young as five years old, have been massacred in a coordinated attack on Bakuji Kebele in Bulen District, Metekel Zone, Benishangul-Gumuz region on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The attack, reportedly […]
Ethiopia and Eritrea: Escalating Rhetoric Over Red Sea Access Threatens to Reignite Regional Conflict
Military Buildup and Hostile Statements Signal Deepening Crisis in Horn of Africa The Horn of Africa faces a mounting crisis as Ethiopia and Eritrea engage in an intensifying war of words over control of the Red Sea, with both nations employing increasingly aggressive rhetoric and military posturing that threatens to […]
Ethiopia’s University Students Stage Nationwide Protests Against Mandatory National Service Requirement
Students Condemn Policy as Unjust Extension of Studies Amid Growing Educational Crisis
Eskinder Nega: “The Amhara Struggle Is a War of Self-Defense, Not Ethnonationalism”
As Ethiopia’s internal tensions deepen, the Amhara region has become the epicenter of renewed violence. In a recent interview with TRT World’s The Newsmakers, Amhara leader Eskinder Nega, chairperson of the Amhara Fano People’s Organization (AFPO), defended the armed resistance in his region, calling it a “war of self-defense” against […]
Another Tragedy in Arsi: Dozens of Amhara Orthodox Christians Killed in Oromia.
A wave of shocking violence has once again hit Ethiopia’s Oromia region. In late October 2025, more than 25 Orthodox Christians, mostly from the Amhara community, were brutally killed in the East Arsi Zone. Church officials say this attack is part of a continuing pattern of violence targeting Orthodox believers […]
Canada Issues Strong Warning: Avoid Non-Essential Travel to Ethiopia
The Government of Canada is urging its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Ethiopia due to escalating security risks, particularly in several regions where violence and instability remain high. The advisory, last updated on November 14, 2025, highlights armed conflict, civil unrest, and crime as major concerns.
The Diaspora Divide: Why Tigrayan Activism Outpaced the Amhara Movement in the Global Arena. (Exclusive Article)
In recent years, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government has faced mounting resistance not only inside Ethiopia but across diaspora communities worldwide. Among the loudest voices in this global outcry are the Tigrayan and Amhara diasporas. Both groups have organized large protests, mobilized digital campaigns, and attempted to influence international policy. […]
Over Two Dozen Civilians Killed in Oromia: Ethiopian Orthodox Church Reports Surge in Attacks
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) has reported that more than 25 civilians were killed across the East Arsi Zone of Oromia Region during the month of October 2025, highlighting what it describes as a worsening pattern of targeted violence against Orthodox Christians.
Sexual Violence in Ethiopia’s Amhara Conflict: A Forgotten Crisis Destroying Women’s Lives
The Untold Human Cost of Armed Conflict in the Amhara Region The ongoing conflict between the Ethiopian military and regional militias known as Fano has created a humanitarian catastrophe largely invisible to the international community. At the center of this crisis is an epidemic of sexual violence against women that […]