Human Rights Watch also reviewed satellite imagery and verified videos and photographs following an apparent government drone strike on an ambulance in November. Human Rights Watch found that Ethiopian forces endangered or disrupted the functioning of hospitals. In addition, it affords special protections to health facilities, medical professionals, patients, and ambulances. Even during an armed conflict, international human rights law remains in effect and contains core obligations for countries to maintain minimum essential levels of the right to health. The Ethiopian government should immediately end attacks on medical professionals, patients, health facilities, and transports in the Amhara region.

Source: Ethiopian News July 03, 2024 05:17 UTC