Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) draws attention to the security crisis in Gambella region saying that the situation has severe consequences on human rights and that it needs urgent attention. The commission said in a statement on Sunday that the deteriorating security situation following recent armed attacks by ethnic militias in different parts of the region, particularly Itang special woreda, Gambella woreda, Gog woreda and Gambella city have caused residents significant harm and human rights violations. BackgroundIn May, nine people were killed and 17 others suffered major and light injuries in Itang special district and the capital Gambella city. The buses were enroute from Wentawo district of Nuer zone to Gambela city and were ambushed in Ochom, just 10km outside of the Gambella City. Subsequently, on 19 July, the Gambella regional cabinet, in an emergency meeting enacted an indefinite curfew, prohibiting all movement between 1:00AM and 12:00PM, except for designated security personnel.

Source: Ethiopian News July 24, 2023 10:37 UTC