The UN human rights office reported on Tuesday that, fighting between Ethiopia’s military and militiamen in the Amhara region has claimed the live of at least 183 people. This announcement provides the most comprehensive independent death toll to date regarding the month long conflict.
In response to the violence, the government has arrested more than 1,000 people nationwide under the declare state of emergency. The UN added in a statement that a considerable portion of those taken to custody are reported to be youths members of ethnic Amhara origin.
The Ethiopians government spokesperson has yet to respond to a request for comment.
In accordance to that, accusations have fueled the conflict among many in Amhara. The Ethiopia’s second most populous regions, who assert that the government is working to undermine their security. The government denies these allegations.
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However, earlier this month, government forces has recaptured major towns and cities across the region that was initially been taken over by the militiamen. But, the conflict continues to persist.
“With federal forces reasserting their presence in certain town and Fano militias reportedly retreating into rural areas. We call on all actors to stop killings, other violation and abuses,” the UN statement said.
In addition, two Doctors reported that fresh fighting on Sunday in the town of Debre Tabor led to the killing of at least four people.
The clashes erupted roughly a week after Ethiopia’s military entered the town. Stated by one of the doctors who spoke under the condition of anonymity for safety reasons.
One of the doctors stated that, he personally observed the bodies of the four people died in clashes. He also noted numerous wounded individual, including his father-in-law. Who had been shot in the chest by unknown gunman near his house.
The other doctor confirmed death toll of at least seven individuals. Comprising three civilians and for police officers. The police officers had been involved in the fighting to support the Ethiopia military.
