Ethiopia’s national human rights body has concluded that the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), designated by the government as “Shene” bears responsibility for a series of violent incidents that erupted in Aseko woreda, East Arsi Zone of the Oromia Region, between May 30 and June 1, 2026. The Ethiopian Human Rights […]
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Orthodox Christians Continue to Be Targeted in Arsi, Oromia — At Least 37 Killed
Armed attackers have killed dozens of Orthodox Christian civilians in East Arsi Zone of Ethiopia’s Oromia region, burning churches, destroying hundreds of homes, and forcing hundreds of survivors to flee into surrounding forests, with violence that began days before the national election and continued through polling day on June 1. […]
From Nobel Peace Prize to Civil War: The Rise and Fall of Abiy Ahmed’s Promise
When Abiy Ahmed took office as Ethiopia’s prime minister in 2018, he arrived as a breath of fresh air for a nation long burdened by authoritarian rule. Within just three months, he had brokered a peace deal ending a two-decade standoff with neighboring Eritrea, a feat that astonished the world […]
Ethiopia Votes Under Fire as Heavy Fighting Engulfs Amhara Region on Election Day
Ethiopia opened polling stations across the country on Monday for parliamentary and regional elections, but the vote is unfolding against a backdrop of intense armed conflict, with widespread fighting reported across the Amhara region even as ballots are being cast. Over 50 million Ethiopians are registered to vote in an […]
Ethiopia’s Election Day Arrives as Conflict and Division Continue to Define the Nation
Ethiopia is approaching its June 1 parliamentary elections as one of Africa’s most ethnically diverse and conflict-ridden nations, with fighting across multiple regions casting a long shadow over a vote that was meant to signal a new chapter of stability. Home to roughly 135 million people, Ethiopia is Africa’s second […]
Ethiopia’s Human Rights Commission Exposes Detention Abuses in Amhara Police Stations
Ethiopia’s national human rights body has sounded the alarm over a pattern of serious violations taking place inside police detention facilities across the Amhara Region, pointing to unlawful arrests, prolonged custody without court hearings, and physical mistreatment of suspects. The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) presented its findings at a […]
Ethiopia Heads to Polls Amid Conflict and Democratic Concerns
Ethiopia is preparing for parliamentary elections on June 1, 2026, but widespread conflict, restricted press freedom, and opposition concerns are casting doubt on whether the vote will reflect genuine democratic competition. Ethiopia’s electoral authority announced that voting will not proceed in 46 electoral districts across the Amhara and Tigray regions. […]
Ethiopia’s June Election: A Race With Only One Likely Finisher
Ethiopia is heading into a general election on June 1 that analysts are already calling one of the least competitive in the country’s modern political history. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is widely expected to extend his grip on power, even as the country wrestles with active armed conflicts, economic strain, […]
How International Media Is Getting Ethiopia’s Conflicts Wrong
A new five-year study reveals that global news outlets have narrowed their lens on a much broader crisis. When violence erupts in a country, billions of people turn to international broadcasters and outlets to make sense of what is happening. Yet a major new study suggests that the picture being […]
Armed Men Abduct Dozens of Bus Passengers on Addis Abeba–Debre Markos Route in North Shewa, Oromia
Dozens of passengers aboard a public transport bus traveling from Addis Abeba to Debre Markos were reportedly taken by armed men in the North Shewa zone of the Oromia region on May 19, 2026, according to a statement from the bus operator. The incident took place in an area locally […]