Opposition Parties, UN Agencies Sound Alarm Over Security Incidents, Civilian Safety in Ethiopia
UN agencies report tens of thousands fled to Kenya Opposition political parties and United Nations agencies have voiced mounting concern over civilian casualties, security incidents, and displacement across parts of Ethiopia, urging immediate measures to protect citizens, investigate reported violations, and ensure accountability amid ongoing regional violence. The Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice (EZEMA), in a statement issued on October 27, expressed concern that the government has fallen short of its primary obligation to ensure public safety. EZEMA also criticized public media outlets, including the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC), for omitting reports of civilian casualties following incidents in the Arsi Zone of the Oromia Region earlier in the month. Detailing multipl…