Over 25,000 Combatants Captured in Northern Ethiopia Conflict

Recent reports indicate that approximately 25,000 combatants have been captured or have surrendered in the ongoing conflict in northern Ethiopia. This group includes members of the TPLF, Amhara militias, Fano, and Eritrean defense forces. The report emphasizes that all captured individuals are entitled to protection under international humanitarian law, prohibiting torture, abuse, or intimidation. It calls on the government to ensure the rights of domestic insurgents, including through DDR training, and to provide proper care for Eritrean soldiers until they can be repatriated. Respecting these rights is presented as a vital step toward long-term peace and reconciliation in the region.