#Ethiopia: Local administration says armed group attack injured over 20, destroyed government offices in West #Gondar
Armed groups have reportedly carried out a large-scale attack on the town of Gelegu in the Quara district, West Gondar Zone of the Amhara region, causing extensive damage to government institutions and leaving at least 20 people with serious injuries, according to the district’s communication office.
In a statement released on Thursday, the office said the groups it described as “extremist” destroyed 74 offices across 24 different government sectors, burned three vehicles, and seized another. The attack also left at least 20 people with serious injuries, the statement added.
The institutions affected include the education, peace and security, justice, and health offices, as well as the chief administrator’s office, the council, police, revenues, finance, agriculture, and trade and market development offices. Also reported damaged were the Quara First Instance Court, Tsehay Bank’s Gelegu branch, and the Altash government employees’ loan and savings office.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52008
Armed groups have reportedly carried out a large-scale attack on the town of Gelegu in the Quara district, West Gondar Zone of the Amhara region, causing extensive damage to government institutions and leaving at least 20 people with serious injuries, according to the district’s communication office.
In a statement released on Thursday, the office said the groups it described as “extremist” destroyed 74 offices across 24 different government sectors, burned three vehicles, and seized another. The attack also left at least 20 people with serious injuries, the statement added.
The institutions affected include the education, peace and security, justice, and health offices, as well as the chief administrator’s office, the council, police, revenues, finance, agriculture, and trade and market development offices. Also reported damaged were the Quara First Instance Court, Tsehay Bank’s Gelegu branch, and the Altash government employees’ loan and savings office.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52008
Addis Standard
Local administration says armed group attack injured over 20, destroyed government offices in West Gondar - Addis Standard
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#Opinion: Meles Zenawi’s Legacy: Lessons for #Ethiopia’s current leaders and beyond
This week marks the 13th anniversary of the passing of Ethiopia’s former Prime Minister, Meles Zenawi. In this opinion piece, Mulugeta Gebregziabher reflects on Meles’s legacy, noting that his life offers “vital lessons for Ethiopia's current leaders.” He contends that Meles Zenawi’s career provides crucial lessons in peace, integrity, and visionary governance—qualities from which many contemporary African leaders could greatly benefit.
Mulugeta underscores Meles’s deep aversion to conflict, quoting his powerful remark: “We are tired of war. We know war not from TV but from the war front.” This firsthand understanding of war’s toll, the author argues, shaped Meles’s unwavering commitment to peace. Mulugeta emphasizes, “The most pressing lesson today, particularly in light of recent escalations in war rhetoric, is the imperative to prioritize peace and stability and to avert conflict at all costs.” He further notes that Meles was “unflinchingly honest about Ethiopia’s challenges,” particularly during humanitarian crises, when he instructed authorities to publish accurate data on those in need.
The article highlights that Meles’s development strategy, rooted in the concept of a “democratic developmental state,” prioritized state-led economic transformation and smallholder agriculture, thereby “driving significant economic growth and infrastructure expansion.” Furthermore, on the global stage, Meles is recognized as a skilled diplomat who adeptly balanced relations with #China, #India, and Western powers to safeguard Ethiopia’s sovereignty. However, the piece acknowledges his shortcomings, stating, “Meles was not perfect.” His state-led development model faced criticism as "deeply authoritarian." Policies such as the leasing of large-scale agricultural land to foreign investors were seen as “prioritizing foreign interests over local livelihoods.” Another widely cited critique concerned “the fusion of party over and state under his leadership.” Additionally, his administration was accused of exercising “centralized power, which lacked mechanisms for accountability and transparency.”
Yet, the author states, “His belief in peace and justice has been an essential element of his governance.” He underscores that Meles Zenawi’s legacy serves as a powerful reminder that “integrity, humility, and the relentless pursuit of peace can shape a nation’s destiny,” offering invaluable guidance for current leaders.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52001
This week marks the 13th anniversary of the passing of Ethiopia’s former Prime Minister, Meles Zenawi. In this opinion piece, Mulugeta Gebregziabher reflects on Meles’s legacy, noting that his life offers “vital lessons for Ethiopia's current leaders.” He contends that Meles Zenawi’s career provides crucial lessons in peace, integrity, and visionary governance—qualities from which many contemporary African leaders could greatly benefit.
Mulugeta underscores Meles’s deep aversion to conflict, quoting his powerful remark: “We are tired of war. We know war not from TV but from the war front.” This firsthand understanding of war’s toll, the author argues, shaped Meles’s unwavering commitment to peace. Mulugeta emphasizes, “The most pressing lesson today, particularly in light of recent escalations in war rhetoric, is the imperative to prioritize peace and stability and to avert conflict at all costs.” He further notes that Meles was “unflinchingly honest about Ethiopia’s challenges,” particularly during humanitarian crises, when he instructed authorities to publish accurate data on those in need.
The article highlights that Meles’s development strategy, rooted in the concept of a “democratic developmental state,” prioritized state-led economic transformation and smallholder agriculture, thereby “driving significant economic growth and infrastructure expansion.” Furthermore, on the global stage, Meles is recognized as a skilled diplomat who adeptly balanced relations with #China, #India, and Western powers to safeguard Ethiopia’s sovereignty. However, the piece acknowledges his shortcomings, stating, “Meles was not perfect.” His state-led development model faced criticism as "deeply authoritarian." Policies such as the leasing of large-scale agricultural land to foreign investors were seen as “prioritizing foreign interests over local livelihoods.” Another widely cited critique concerned “the fusion of party over and state under his leadership.” Additionally, his administration was accused of exercising “centralized power, which lacked mechanisms for accountability and transparency.”
Yet, the author states, “His belief in peace and justice has been an essential element of his governance.” He underscores that Meles Zenawi’s legacy serves as a powerful reminder that “integrity, humility, and the relentless pursuit of peace can shape a nation’s destiny,” offering invaluable guidance for current leaders.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52001
Addis Standard
Meles Zenawi’s Legacy: Lessons for Ethiopia’s current leaders and beyond - Addis Standard
Meles Zenawi’s Legacy: Lessons for Ethiopia’s current leaders and beyond Addis Standard Opinion -
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#Somaliland President Endorses #Trump for #Nobel_Peace_Prize
Somaliland President Dr Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has publicly endorsed U.S. President Donald J. Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, praising his efforts to resolve some of the world’s most pressing conflicts.
Speaking in Buroa second capital of Somaliland, President Irro said he would “add his voice” in support of awarding Trump the prestigious prize, highlighting Trump’s push to end wars ranging from Russia–Ukraine to the escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly between Israel and Iran.
“I would like to thank the President of the United States for considering the recognition of the Republic of Somaliland. Today, I hereby declare that, as the President of Somaliland, I join global leaders in supporting President Trump’s nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, recognizing his efforts to resolve conflicts and promote peace across the world.” President irro remarked.
The statement comes amid growing speculation about a possible U.S. policy shift in the Horn of Africa under Trump’s leadership, with Somaliland seeking international recognition after more than three decades of self-rule.
https://www.horndiplomat.com/2025/08/somaliland-president-endorses-trump-for-nobel-peace-prize/
Somaliland President Dr Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has publicly endorsed U.S. President Donald J. Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, praising his efforts to resolve some of the world’s most pressing conflicts.
Speaking in Buroa second capital of Somaliland, President Irro said he would “add his voice” in support of awarding Trump the prestigious prize, highlighting Trump’s push to end wars ranging from Russia–Ukraine to the escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly between Israel and Iran.
“I would like to thank the President of the United States for considering the recognition of the Republic of Somaliland. Today, I hereby declare that, as the President of Somaliland, I join global leaders in supporting President Trump’s nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, recognizing his efforts to resolve conflicts and promote peace across the world.” President irro remarked.
The statement comes amid growing speculation about a possible U.S. policy shift in the Horn of Africa under Trump’s leadership, with Somaliland seeking international recognition after more than three decades of self-rule.
https://www.horndiplomat.com/2025/08/somaliland-president-endorses-trump-for-nobel-peace-prize/
Horn Diplomat
Somaliland President Endorses Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
By: Mohamed Duale Hargeisa – Somaliland President Dr Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has publicly endorsed U.S. President Donald J. Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, praising his efforts to resolve some of the world’s most pressing conflicts. Speaking in…
Ministry of Labor, ILO launch app to support #Ethiopians working abroad
The Ministry of Labor and Skills, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), has launched a new application, LeMengede, aimed at assisting Ethiopian workers deployed abroad.
At the launch yesterday, Nebiha Mohammed, State Minister of Labor and Skills, said the platform provides information on pre-departure preparations and the rights and responsibilities of citizens seeking employment overseas. She added that the app also allows workers to file complaints with relevant authorities if they encounter problems while abroad.
Khumbula Ndaba, ILO Country Director for #Ethiopia, Djibouti, #Somalia, Sudan, and #South_Sudan, welcomed the initiative, noting its potential to provide practical support for labor migrants. He said the organization will continue collaborating with the ministry on similar efforts.
The ministry said the enhanced application will be accessible in #Amharic, #Arabic, and #English through Telebirr.
The Ministry of Labor and Skills, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), has launched a new application, LeMengede, aimed at assisting Ethiopian workers deployed abroad.
At the launch yesterday, Nebiha Mohammed, State Minister of Labor and Skills, said the platform provides information on pre-departure preparations and the rights and responsibilities of citizens seeking employment overseas. She added that the app also allows workers to file complaints with relevant authorities if they encounter problems while abroad.
Khumbula Ndaba, ILO Country Director for #Ethiopia, Djibouti, #Somalia, Sudan, and #South_Sudan, welcomed the initiative, noting its potential to provide practical support for labor migrants. He said the organization will continue collaborating with the ministry on similar efforts.
The ministry said the enhanced application will be accessible in #Amharic, #Arabic, and #English through Telebirr.
#AS_Editorial: From mirage of victory to the abyss: Why the incumbent must end its dance with fragmented adversaries
“The belief in the possibility of a short decisive war appears to be one of the most ancient and dangerous of human illusions.” – Robert Lynd
Robert Lynd’s century-old warning, drawn from the wreckage of Europe’s wars, remains painfully relevant for Ethiopia today. His caution against illusions of “short decisive wars” underscores a lesson repeatedly ignored by leaders who assume brute force and the systemic fragmentation of adversaries can quickly settle political disputes.
History, from the trenches of World War I to Vietnam, Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria, and Libya, demonstrates that such illusions breed only immense human suffering, prolonged instability, and, often, outright state collapse.
Ethiopia has outlived the hope of swift resolutions to its metastasizing militarized conflicts. What has emerged instead is a cycle where no side secures decisive victory, while the Prosperity Party itself cultivates and celebrates the fragmentation of its adversaries, both in the battlefield and in peaceful politics, as if it were a measure of progress…
This publication believes this is grim news for Ethiopia: a tried-and-failed strategy that strikes at the very core of lasting peace.
But a different path is still possible…
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52011
“The belief in the possibility of a short decisive war appears to be one of the most ancient and dangerous of human illusions.” – Robert Lynd
Robert Lynd’s century-old warning, drawn from the wreckage of Europe’s wars, remains painfully relevant for Ethiopia today. His caution against illusions of “short decisive wars” underscores a lesson repeatedly ignored by leaders who assume brute force and the systemic fragmentation of adversaries can quickly settle political disputes.
History, from the trenches of World War I to Vietnam, Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria, and Libya, demonstrates that such illusions breed only immense human suffering, prolonged instability, and, often, outright state collapse.
Ethiopia has outlived the hope of swift resolutions to its metastasizing militarized conflicts. What has emerged instead is a cycle where no side secures decisive victory, while the Prosperity Party itself cultivates and celebrates the fragmentation of its adversaries, both in the battlefield and in peaceful politics, as if it were a measure of progress…
This publication believes this is grim news for Ethiopia: a tried-and-failed strategy that strikes at the very core of lasting peace.
But a different path is still possible…
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52011
Addis Standard
Editorial: From mirage of victory to the abyss: Why the incumbent must end its dance with fragmented adversaries - Addis Standard
Editorial: From mirage of victory to the abyss: Why the incumbent must end its dance with fragmented adversaries Addis Standard Editorial -
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#In_pictures: #Ashenda, the vibrant annual festival of girls and young women, is once again bringing song, dance, and color to the streets of Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia’s #Tigray. Marking the third celebration since the end of the Tigray war, this year’s Ashenda unfolds against an undercurrent of unease over the region’s fragile peace.
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#UN says attacks by #RSF paramilitaries in #Darfur killed 89 #civilians in 10 days
The United Nations high commissioner for human rights on Friday said it was appalled by “brutal” attacks by Rapid Support Forces in Sudan’s western region of Darfur, which killed at least 89 civilians, including 16 who were summarily executed, in a span of 10 days this month.
The attacks occurred between Aug. 11-20 in the city of el-Fasher and the nearby Abu Shouk displacement camp, Jeremy Laurence, a spokesperson for commissioner Volker Türk, said in a Geneva briefing. He said the death toll is likely higher.
The dead include at least 57 who were killed in attacks on Aug. 11, he said. Another 32 were killed between Aug. 16-20, Laurence said. Among the dead were 16 civilians, mostly from the African Zaghawa tribe, who were summarily executed in the Abu Shouk camp, he said.
Another one was killed in el-Fasher by RSF fighters when he said he belonged to the African Berti tribe, Laurence said.
“This pattern of attacks on civilians and willful killings, which are serious violations of international humanitarian law, deepens our concerns about ethnically motivated violence,” he said.
https://www.newarab.com/news/un-says-attacks-rsf-darfur-killed-89-civilians-10-days
The United Nations high commissioner for human rights on Friday said it was appalled by “brutal” attacks by Rapid Support Forces in Sudan’s western region of Darfur, which killed at least 89 civilians, including 16 who were summarily executed, in a span of 10 days this month.
The attacks occurred between Aug. 11-20 in the city of el-Fasher and the nearby Abu Shouk displacement camp, Jeremy Laurence, a spokesperson for commissioner Volker Türk, said in a Geneva briefing. He said the death toll is likely higher.
The dead include at least 57 who were killed in attacks on Aug. 11, he said. Another 32 were killed between Aug. 16-20, Laurence said. Among the dead were 16 civilians, mostly from the African Zaghawa tribe, who were summarily executed in the Abu Shouk camp, he said.
Another one was killed in el-Fasher by RSF fighters when he said he belonged to the African Berti tribe, Laurence said.
“This pattern of attacks on civilians and willful killings, which are serious violations of international humanitarian law, deepens our concerns about ethnically motivated violence,” he said.
https://www.newarab.com/news/un-says-attacks-rsf-darfur-killed-89-civilians-10-days
The New Arab
UN says attacks by RSF paramilitaries in Darfur killed 89 civilians in 10 days
At least 89 people had been killed in 10 days of attacks on the besieged Sudanese city of El-Fasher and the adjoining Abu Shouk camp, the UN stated.
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#Ethiopia: Two abducted #journalists released after more than ten days in detention
Two journalists who were abducted earlier this month have been released after spending more than ten days in captivity.
Reporter newspaper’s senior editor, Yonas Amare, was freed on Friday, 22 August, after 9 p.m. Similarly, Abdul Samad Mohammed, host of the Saturday Market program on Ahadu FM 94.3, has also been released, according to the Reporter newspaper.
Yonas was released on the tenth day of his abduction, while Abdul Samad was freed after twelve days. No details have yet emerged regarding the identity of the abductors, the conditions of their detention, or whether the journalists suffered physical harm.
It is recalled that Yonas was abducted on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, from his residence in Koye Feche Condominium, Sheger City, by masked men.
https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1959146135731233250
Two journalists who were abducted earlier this month have been released after spending more than ten days in captivity.
Reporter newspaper’s senior editor, Yonas Amare, was freed on Friday, 22 August, after 9 p.m. Similarly, Abdul Samad Mohammed, host of the Saturday Market program on Ahadu FM 94.3, has also been released, according to the Reporter newspaper.
Yonas was released on the tenth day of his abduction, while Abdul Samad was freed after twelve days. No details have yet emerged regarding the identity of the abductors, the conditions of their detention, or whether the journalists suffered physical harm.
It is recalled that Yonas was abducted on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, from his residence in Koye Feche Condominium, Sheger City, by masked men.
https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1959146135731233250
#Ethiopia: #Mekelle residents alarmed by surge in kidnappings, disappearances amid rising insecurity
Residents of Mekelle, Tigray’s capital, say they are living in fear amid rising kidnappings, ransom demands, robberies, and unexplained disappearances.
The latest case involves Filmon Gebrehiwot, a cameraman missing for more than a week. His wife, Genet Ezra, told Addis Standard he last called on 10 August, saying he was on his way home, before his phone went dark.
Residents blame unemployment, ex-combatants, weak law enforcement, and political power struggles for what they describe as “a complete collapse” of security.
Police admit to rising crime, including robberies, assaults, and killings, but say several missing persons cases were resolved. Filmon’s case, however, remains unresolved, leaving families anxious and Mekelle’s fragile recovery overshadowed by fear.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52040
Residents of Mekelle, Tigray’s capital, say they are living in fear amid rising kidnappings, ransom demands, robberies, and unexplained disappearances.
The latest case involves Filmon Gebrehiwot, a cameraman missing for more than a week. His wife, Genet Ezra, told Addis Standard he last called on 10 August, saying he was on his way home, before his phone went dark.
Residents blame unemployment, ex-combatants, weak law enforcement, and political power struggles for what they describe as “a complete collapse” of security.
Police admit to rising crime, including robberies, assaults, and killings, but say several missing persons cases were resolved. Filmon’s case, however, remains unresolved, leaving families anxious and Mekelle’s fragile recovery overshadowed by fear.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52040
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#Op_ed: Layers of Exclusion: How war intensifies discrimination in #Tigray; women with disabilities hit hardest
Disability inclusion is widely recognized as a global human rights priority that #Ethiopia has supported by ratifying the #UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2010.Yet for women and girls in Tigray living with disabilities, these protections remain largely theoretical, writes Batseba Kassahun, the author of this op-ed. She contends that despite additional legal safeguards, such as the Right to Employment of Persons with Disability Proclamation, “translating such commitments into meaningful protections remains elusive, especially in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.”
The author explains that the war in Tigray has “exacerbated pre-existing inequalities and created new, devastating vulnerabilities,” noting that “systematic destruction of infrastructure, mass displacement, and widespread sexual violence” have disproportionately harmed women with disabilities, cutting them off from healthcare, education, livelihoods, and justice. She further contends that stigma worsens these barriers, as disability is often seen as a “curse,” leading families to “hide girls with disabilities in an effort to shield them from criticism or sexual violence” rather than supporting their education or employment.
The article identifies three particularly vulnerable subgroups: internally displaced people (#IDPs), disabled women in rural areas, and former combatants living with war-related injuries. These groups, the author states, face extraordinary risks, “exposing them to challenges far greater than those faced by other marginalized groups.” Batseba further points to critical gaps in data collection, which “severely impede policy development and accountability.”
Looking ahead, the author emphasizes that meaningful change requires stronger legal enforcement, accessible humanitarian aid, rehabilitation centers, inclusive education, and political participation. These measures, she argues, “must be guaranteed by placing disabled women in leadership roles on reconstruction committees.” Batseba concludes, “Centering disabled women in reconstruction is not optional: it is essential for justice and sustainable peace.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52035
Disability inclusion is widely recognized as a global human rights priority that #Ethiopia has supported by ratifying the #UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2010.Yet for women and girls in Tigray living with disabilities, these protections remain largely theoretical, writes Batseba Kassahun, the author of this op-ed. She contends that despite additional legal safeguards, such as the Right to Employment of Persons with Disability Proclamation, “translating such commitments into meaningful protections remains elusive, especially in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.”
The author explains that the war in Tigray has “exacerbated pre-existing inequalities and created new, devastating vulnerabilities,” noting that “systematic destruction of infrastructure, mass displacement, and widespread sexual violence” have disproportionately harmed women with disabilities, cutting them off from healthcare, education, livelihoods, and justice. She further contends that stigma worsens these barriers, as disability is often seen as a “curse,” leading families to “hide girls with disabilities in an effort to shield them from criticism or sexual violence” rather than supporting their education or employment.
The article identifies three particularly vulnerable subgroups: internally displaced people (#IDPs), disabled women in rural areas, and former combatants living with war-related injuries. These groups, the author states, face extraordinary risks, “exposing them to challenges far greater than those faced by other marginalized groups.” Batseba further points to critical gaps in data collection, which “severely impede policy development and accountability.”
Looking ahead, the author emphasizes that meaningful change requires stronger legal enforcement, accessible humanitarian aid, rehabilitation centers, inclusive education, and political participation. These measures, she argues, “must be guaranteed by placing disabled women in leadership roles on reconstruction committees.” Batseba concludes, “Centering disabled women in reconstruction is not optional: it is essential for justice and sustainable peace.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52035
Addis Standard
Layers of Exclusion: How war intensifies discrimination in Tigray; women with disabilities hit hardest - Addis Standard
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#In_Pictures: Ashenda came to a close on Sunday after three days of festivities that began on Friday, carrying Tigray through a weekend of joy, faith, and cultural pride. In Mekelle, girls and young women brought the celebration to life with vibrant attire, elaborate hairstyles, and unceasing songs, leaving behind enduring images of resilience while hopes for lasting peace remain unsteady.
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13 civilians executed by paramilitary #RSF in #Sudan’s #Darfur: Local doctors
Thirteen Sudanese civilians were executed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Darfur, a local medical group said on Sunday.
The victims included “5 children, 4 women, and 4 elderly individuals,” the Sudan Doctors Network said in a statement on the US social media company X.
It described the attack in the Khazan Qolo area along the El-Fasher-Tawila road as a “horrific massacre” targeting civilians.
The network called the attack “yet another episode in the ongoing campaign of ethnic cleansing and genocide being perpetrated by the RSF against unarmed civilians in Darfur, in blatant violation of all international and humanitarian laws.”
“The systematic targeting of children, women, and the elderly clearly proves that the RSF is pursuing a deliberate policy of forcibly displacing citizens from their land based on ethnic grounds,” it said.
This attack, the network said, “constitutes a full-fledged war crime and a crime against humanity, and contradicts the RSF's own calls for civilians to evacuate El-Fasher.”
While holding the RSF “fully responsible for these ongoing massacres,” it called on the international community and the UN Security Council “to take immediate action to stop the genocide and ethnic cleansing through urgent measures against the RSF leadership, in response to their continued atrocities in Darfur.”
El-Fasher has been under siege since May, with local groups repeatedly accusing the RSF of shelling civilian areas despite international calls to protect humanitarian corridors.
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/13-civilians-executed-by-paramilitary-rsf-in-sudan-s-darfur-local-doctors/3667798
Thirteen Sudanese civilians were executed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Darfur, a local medical group said on Sunday.
The victims included “5 children, 4 women, and 4 elderly individuals,” the Sudan Doctors Network said in a statement on the US social media company X.
It described the attack in the Khazan Qolo area along the El-Fasher-Tawila road as a “horrific massacre” targeting civilians.
The network called the attack “yet another episode in the ongoing campaign of ethnic cleansing and genocide being perpetrated by the RSF against unarmed civilians in Darfur, in blatant violation of all international and humanitarian laws.”
“The systematic targeting of children, women, and the elderly clearly proves that the RSF is pursuing a deliberate policy of forcibly displacing citizens from their land based on ethnic grounds,” it said.
This attack, the network said, “constitutes a full-fledged war crime and a crime against humanity, and contradicts the RSF's own calls for civilians to evacuate El-Fasher.”
While holding the RSF “fully responsible for these ongoing massacres,” it called on the international community and the UN Security Council “to take immediate action to stop the genocide and ethnic cleansing through urgent measures against the RSF leadership, in response to their continued atrocities in Darfur.”
El-Fasher has been under siege since May, with local groups repeatedly accusing the RSF of shelling civilian areas despite international calls to protect humanitarian corridors.
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/13-civilians-executed-by-paramilitary-rsf-in-sudan-s-darfur-local-doctors/3667798
Anadolu Agency
13 civilians executed by paramilitary RSF in Sudan’s Darfur: Local doctors
Victims include children, women, and elderly, Sudan Doctors Network says
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#Israeli strikes hit #Yemen’s capital in retaliation for earlier #Houthi attacks
Israeli strikes have hit the Yemeni capital, Sana’a, in retaliation for Houthi missiles fired towards Israel, with Houthi health officials saying the attack had killed six people.
The strikes on Sunday were the latest in more than a year of direct attacks and counterstrikes between Israel and Houthi militants in Yemen, part of a spillover from the war in Gaza.
The Israeli military said its targets included a military compound housing the presidential palace, two power plants and a fuel storage site.
A Houthi health ministry spokesperson said 86 people were also injured, in a final toll posted on X.
The Israeli military said: “The strikes were conducted in response to repeated attacks by the Houthi terrorist regime against the State of Israel and its civilians, including the launching of surface-to-surface missiles and UAVs toward Israeli territory in recent days.”
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/24/israeli-strikes-hit-yemen-capital-in-retaliation-for-earlier-missile-attacks
Israeli strikes have hit the Yemeni capital, Sana’a, in retaliation for Houthi missiles fired towards Israel, with Houthi health officials saying the attack had killed six people.
The strikes on Sunday were the latest in more than a year of direct attacks and counterstrikes between Israel and Houthi militants in Yemen, part of a spillover from the war in Gaza.
The Israeli military said its targets included a military compound housing the presidential palace, two power plants and a fuel storage site.
A Houthi health ministry spokesperson said 86 people were also injured, in a final toll posted on X.
The Israeli military said: “The strikes were conducted in response to repeated attacks by the Houthi terrorist regime against the State of Israel and its civilians, including the launching of surface-to-surface missiles and UAVs toward Israeli territory in recent days.”
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/24/israeli-strikes-hit-yemen-capital-in-retaliation-for-earlier-missile-attacks
the Guardian
Israeli strikes hit Yemen’s capital in retaliation for earlier Houthi attacks
Health officials report dozens of casualties in Sana’a, including six deaths
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#Ethiopia: Two car #accidents leave 11 dead, 17 injured in #Amhara region
Eleven people lost their lives, and 17 others sustained serious and minor injuries in two car accidents that occurred on Sunday, 24 August, in the Amhara region, the regional police said.
The first accident happened in the Angolela-Tera district of the North Shewa Zone when a public transport vehicle, commonly known as a “High Roof,” carrying 19 passengers from Debre Birhan to Addis Abeba, overturned after a tire burst.
The second accident occurred in the Jiga sub-district of the West Gojjam Zone, at a place known as Leza River, when a trailer truck traveling from Finote Selam to Addis Abeba collided with a three-wheeler bajaj. Nine people were killed in the crash, including seven passengers inside the Bajaj and two pedestrians, according to police.
https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1959887163731960142
Eleven people lost their lives, and 17 others sustained serious and minor injuries in two car accidents that occurred on Sunday, 24 August, in the Amhara region, the regional police said.
The first accident happened in the Angolela-Tera district of the North Shewa Zone when a public transport vehicle, commonly known as a “High Roof,” carrying 19 passengers from Debre Birhan to Addis Abeba, overturned after a tire burst.
The second accident occurred in the Jiga sub-district of the West Gojjam Zone, at a place known as Leza River, when a trailer truck traveling from Finote Selam to Addis Abeba collided with a three-wheeler bajaj. Nine people were killed in the crash, including seven passengers inside the Bajaj and two pedestrians, according to police.
https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1959887163731960142