The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) reported that over 183 people have been killed in the Amhara region since July 2023, as reported by Addis Maleda.
According to the report, the UN is concerned about the situation in the Amhara region and the implementation of the state of emergency declared following the start of fighting between Fano militias and government forces.
The report indicated that the state of emergency granted authorities the power to detain individuals, impose a curfew, and ban public gatherings without any court warrant. Consequently, over 100 people have been arrested, many of whom are ethnic Amhara perceived as supporters of Fano.
In Addition, at least three journalists who reported on the conflict in Amhara have been detained. The UN urged the government to stop mass arrests, lift restrictions on individual freedoms, and release detainees. The government was requested to ensure that international rules and regulations are respected.
The UN report also highlighted the mass arrests of over 250 ethnic Tigrayans in the contentious areas of western Tigray. It also highlighted widespread human rights violations and concerning crime in the Oromia region. The UN called for an independent investigation into human rights violations across the country and for those responsible to be held accountable.
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