30+ Years of ATROCITIES

WAR ON AMHARA

Save Amhara Kids

In September 2024 As millions of children across Ethiopia prepare to start a new academic year, the situation for Amhara children since 2020 paints a drastically different and heartbreaking picture. Over 600,000 Amhara children have been displaced, suffering from the Ethiopian government’s systematic war crimes and genocidal attacks targeting our communities. As a result, many Amhara children have been deprived of their right to education and a stable life.

Since the beginning of the conflict in 2020, countless schools in the Amhara region have been destroyed or repurposed as shelters for internally displaced persons (IDPs). Thousands of children have been killed or injured, with their educators facing a similar fate. The Ethiopian government’s deliberate destruction of Amhara’s educational infrastructure has shattered the prospects of an entire generation. All schools and educational facilities in many affected areas have remained closed since the escalation of violence. As a result, more than half a million school-aged children have lost out on multiple academic years, with no end in sight. Children are forced to be displaced from their homes, living in IDP camps or seeking refuge with relatives, further exacerbating their suffering.

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The highest returning IDP caseloads nationwide were in the regions of Amhara.
Human Rights and Humanitarian Law Violations

Between August 3 and October 3, 2023,  investigation uncovered that in the Amhara and neighboring Oromia Regions, at least 807 civilians, encompassing women, children, the elderly, and a few non-combatants, were killed. An additional 634 individuals suffered injuries, while women were subjected to rape and sexual assault. These incidents flagrantly violated international law. 

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A Story of Genocide

Tears Of Wollega

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THE SUFFERING OF THE AMHARA PEOPLE PERSISTS.

THE AMHARA PEOPLE FACE ONGOING HARDSHIPS AND SUFFERING IN THEIR REGION, MARKED BY DISTURBING ATTACKS AND HUMANITARIAN CRISIS. THEIR STRUGGLE ENDURES, FUELING AN URGENT NEED FOR SUPPORT AND SOLIDARITY.

TEARS OF AMHARA

The Tears of Amhara refers to the tragic and devastating events that unfolded in the Amhara all of Ethiopia. Alarming reports have surfaced regarding mass arrests and the existence of concentration camps within the Amhara region. The arbitrary detention and inhumane conditions endured by those in these camps are deeply concerning and must not be overlooked.

LOCKED

The shutdown of telecommunications further isolates the Amhara region from the rest of the world, making it exceedingly challenging to report on and document human rights violations. The shutdowns of independent media outlets and the widespread ethnic profiling and arrests of Amharas without due process worsen this perilous situation and underline the necessity for international intervention to safeguard these civilians.

AMHARA IDPs

The Amhara region has been at the epicenter of a protracted conflict that has forcibly displaced thousands of people from their homes, businesses, and communities. Internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Amhara region face immense challenges due to the ongoing conflict, including the current drought and the spread of diseases.

SEXUAL VIOLENCE

These acts of immense atrocities, including ethnic cleansing, mass killings, extrajudicial executions, the deliberate creation of famines, and the use of sexual and gender-based violence as a weapon, are instances of rape and gang rape.

INTENTIONAL RUIN

The absence of accountability is closely linked to the deliberate destruction of critical infrastructure and cultural heritage sites in the Amhara Region. Hospitals, schools, markets, and religious institutions have been intentionally targeted, resulting in the loss of essential services and the erasure of the region's cultural identity. These deliberate acts demand international attention and condemnation.

WAR CRIMES

The use of heavy weaponry in various parts of the Amhara region has resulted in significant destruction and loss of life. For example, residents of Lalibela have urgently raised awareness about heavy artillery fire in their town, originating from Shimbrima, just a few miles away from the historic rock churches of Lalibela.

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REPORTS

Access the latest situation reports to stay informed about the unfolding atrocities and the current state of affairs in the affected regions.

Articles

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ADVOCACY RESOURCES

The International NGO Coalition for the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (NGO Coalition) created booklets.

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