Warning: This press release contains descriptions of sexual violence and torture. Nine had been attacked by OLA fighters, while one endured violence from both an ENDF soldier and OLA fighters. Two of the survivors fell pregnant as a result of the sexual violence they were subjected to. Another survivor, Anisa* who was pregnant at the time of the interview (as a result of the sexual violence), was also held in sexual slavery by OLA fighters at the end of 2024. However, they were afraid of seeking medical aid, including abortion care and testing for sexually transmitted infections, for fear of reprisals by the OLA fighters and authorities, and the stigma associated with sexual violence.

Source: Ethiopian News March 06, 2026 09:03 UTC