U.S. report points to dire state of human rights in Ethiopia

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• The U.S. State Department reports ongoing extrajudicial killings, torture, and mass detentions in Ethiopia.
• Armed conflict persists in Ethiopia, especially in the Amara and Oromia regions, despite the end of the Tigray civil war. 18s
• The report cites widespread civilian killings, forced displacement, ethnic cleansing, and rape during 2024. 45s
• At least 1,351 civilians were killed nationwide between January 2023 and January 2024. 56s
• The U.S. State Department concludes that government efforts to curb violence are not sufficient. 1m 18s