She was alone in a part of northeastern Tigray and had just survived a rape by an Eritrean soldier. Tigray troops have also been accused of sexually assaulting women in the Amhara region as they advanced on Ethiopia’s capital. '”After the first time she was raped, Letay sought medical and psychological help and joined a women’s support group for survivors. Human rights workers and aid organizations active in Tigray have also continued to document cases of sexual violence. Like Letay, Shashu says she was raped twice in this war – before and after the peace deal.

Source: Ethiopian News February 15, 2023 02:29 UTC