While covering an expansive part of the Tigray regional state, these areas do not account for all corners of the region. Sixty percent of the respondents described how any individuals inquiring about food directly to aid organizations would be arrested. Respondents described how regional authorities and paramilitary forces (“Liyu Hail” – translated as “Special Police”) came door-to-door in search of recruits. Other surrendered fighters applauded ENDF soldiers for carrying wounded Tigrayan fighters on their backs, often for more than two hours along the road. “Ethiopia: Tigray Democratic Party facing repression not to reach out to people in the region.” Borkena, January 2.

Source: Ethiopian News April 28, 2022 13:06 UTC