On Wednesday, 25 October, 2023, the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia presented its final report to the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (Photo: United Nations)Addis Abeba – The International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE) has called for the continuation of international monitoring of the human rights situation in the country. The report outlined widespread evidence of crimes against humanity and war crimes committed during the two-year brutal war in Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. In a statement released yesterday, Mohamed Chande Othman, the chairperson of the commission, stated, “We found evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed on a staggering scale. They stressed that this approach undermines victims’ rights to truth and justice and poses a significant threat to the global human rights system. This is crucial to ensure justice, prevent further violations by any party, provide redress for victims, and establish lasting peace.
