The Commission has called for the immediate end to the detention. Local authorities said they were held for the purpose of "their own security" and in connection with "suspicion of crimes." EHRC's report mentions several disturbing cases inside the Semera camp. The detainees interviewed by the Commission said that they had been evicted from their homes and were being held without their consent. EHRC Chief Commissioner Dr. Daniel Bekele said, "the detainees in Semera and Agatina camps in Semera, Afar Region, should be released immediately as they are detained illegally and arbitrarily based on ethnic identity.

Source: Ethiopian News July 01, 2022 07:21 UTC