Ethiopia Conflict Pulse

Human Rights Abuses, Civilian Harm, and Shrinking Civic Space

Human Rights Abuses, Civilian Harm, and Shrinking Civic Space

Renewed fighting has produced reports of civilian deaths, displacement, looting, arbitrary detention, forced recruitment of minors, sexual violence, and attacks on civilian infrastructure. The reported Sheraro displacement-camp drone strike, continuing airstrikes and artillery, sharply increased war-wounded admissions, and communications shutdowns underscore an acute protection and accountability crisis.

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Updated Oct 7, 2026