A report from Doctors Without Borders criticizes the Ethiopian government for failing to investigate the brutal killings of three of its aid workers in 2021. Findings suggest that Ethiopian soldiers may be responsible, echoing previous investigations. The humanitarian organization urges local authorities to ensure justice for the victims' families.
Demands for Justice Grow Following the Execution of Aid Workers in Ethiopia
Demands for Justice Grow Following the Execution of Aid Workers in Ethiopia
Doctors Without Borders calls for accountability as investigations into the murders of humanitarian workers in Tigray remain unresolved.
In a disturbing development, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has brought to light the inadequacies of the Ethiopian government in investigating the cold-blooded execution of three of its humanitarian workers in Tigray back in June 2021. With a report released on Tuesday, the organization is calling for accountability as it alleges possible involvement of Ethiopian soldiers in the attacks.
Raquel Ayora, a senior official from MSF, expressed her outrage in Nairobi, stating, “Our team was executed. There is no way the perpetrators could not know that they were killing civilians.” The report is part of a lengthy quest for justice that highlights an alarming episode in the conflict-stricken region, where the bodies of the aid workers were discovered alongside a remote roadside amidst an ongoing civil war.
The findings from MSF align with earlier investigations, including one by The New York Times that uncovered orders from an Ethiopian military officer to make sure the aid workers were silenced prior to their deaths. Furthermore, the humanitarian group noted an increase in hostilities toward international NGOs by the Ethiopian government and its military forces in the lead-up to the tragic incident.
Despite assurances from Ethiopian authorities that the investigation is ongoing, MSF claims the victims’ families have yet to receive meaningful updates or responses regarding the fate of their loved ones. This situation has cast a shadow over humanitarian work in Tigray, posing severe implications for the safety of aid workers in conflict zones. As calls for justice intensify, the responsibility lies with the Ethiopian government to ensure that accountability prevails and similar incidents do not happen in the future.
Raquel Ayora, a senior official from MSF, expressed her outrage in Nairobi, stating, “Our team was executed. There is no way the perpetrators could not know that they were killing civilians.” The report is part of a lengthy quest for justice that highlights an alarming episode in the conflict-stricken region, where the bodies of the aid workers were discovered alongside a remote roadside amidst an ongoing civil war.
The findings from MSF align with earlier investigations, including one by The New York Times that uncovered orders from an Ethiopian military officer to make sure the aid workers were silenced prior to their deaths. Furthermore, the humanitarian group noted an increase in hostilities toward international NGOs by the Ethiopian government and its military forces in the lead-up to the tragic incident.
Despite assurances from Ethiopian authorities that the investigation is ongoing, MSF claims the victims’ families have yet to receive meaningful updates or responses regarding the fate of their loved ones. This situation has cast a shadow over humanitarian work in Tigray, posing severe implications for the safety of aid workers in conflict zones. As calls for justice intensify, the responsibility lies with the Ethiopian government to ensure that accountability prevails and similar incidents do not happen in the future.
