EHRC Releases 5th Annual Human Rights Report

The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published its 5th annual report covering June 2017 to June 2018 E.C. The report highlights positive developments such as the release of 729 prisoners and peaceful conduct of national elections, alongside the successful containment of a Marburg virus outbreak. However, it raises serious concerns regarding ongoing armed conflicts in Amhara and Oromia regions, which have resulted in civilian casualties, displacement, and property damage. The report also documents illegal detentions, forced disappearances, and economic hardships exacerbated by inflation. Additionally, natural disasters in the Gamo Zone caused over 100 deaths and displaced thousands, further straining social services like education and healthcare.