EHRCO Reports Surge in Violence and Civilian Casualties Across Four Regions

The Ethiopian Human Rights Council (EHRCO) has reported a significant surge in armed violence across the Amhara, Gambella, Oromia, and Benishangul-Gumuz regions. In a statement released on October 22, 2026, the council documented widespread civilian casualties, abductions, and mass displacement caused by these ongoing conflicts. EHRCO has called upon both federal and regional authorities to take immediate, decisive action to ensure the safety and protection of non-combatants. The organization emphasized the urgent need to hold perpetrators accountable for the violence. The council highlighted that these regions are facing serious humanitarian challenges due to the security situation.