UN report warns of crimes against humanity in Ethiopia

An abandoned military tank in Tigray, Ethiopia. UN investigators say they have found evidence of widespread violations by all sides since fighting erupted in the northern Tigray region in November 2020. PHOTO | AFP

UN investigators say they believe Ethiopia's government is behind ongoing crimes against humanity in Tigray, and warn the resumption of the conflict there increased the risk of "further atrocity crimes".

In its first report, the Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia on Monday said it had found evidence of widespread violations by all sides since fighting erupted in the northern Tigray region in November 2020.