Amhara forces

Amhara nationalist claims over Western Tigray are a smokescreen for ethnic cleansing

A comprehensive analysis of historical maps and records by Professor Jan Nyssen, a geographer at the University of Ghent, undermines…

4 years

Armed conflict has degraded Tigray’s forest resources

War in Tigray has destroyed decades-long vegetation restoration efforts. 

4 years

The battle of narratives around the war in Tigray

A close observer of Addis Abeba diplomatic circles writes that truth has been one of the victims of the conflict…

4 years

Under Ethiopia’s federal system, Western Tigray belongs in Tigray

The evidence also suggests the area was majority Tigrinya speaking prior to the federal era.

4 years

Re-engaging Ethiopia at the expense of justice won’t bring peace

The international community should not support the Ethiopian government’s domestic efforts to investigate abuses committed in Tigray as the government…

4 years

Abiy Ahmed’s power base is more fragile than ever

Ethiopia’s prime minister is becoming a leader without a solid political home. 

4 years

Oromo and Amhara militants battle on western frontier

Civilians are caught in the crossfire of violence between rival political camps.

4 years

The Ethiopian civil war that destroyed Tigray’s economy

Abiy, Amhara elites, and Isaias were keen on reducing Tigray’s economic power in their military misadventure. 

4 years

The US is pushing for peace in Ethiopia, but it needs to do more

President Biden must act decisively to end the catastrophe in Ethiopia.

5 years