Statement from the Amhara Association of America (AAA) Widening patterns of genocidal violence in Ethiopia October 26, 2026 (Tikimit 16, 2019 EC) Overview The Amhara Association of America (AAA) expresses concern over renewed patterns of genocidal violence against Amhara communities, followers of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) and other communities by the armed forces of the Abiy Ahmed led Oromo Prosperity Party (OPP) regime and its allies in Ethiopia. This vio

Disclaimer: AAA is a U.S. based NGO that documents human rights violations in the context of conflict, violence and political repression. One of AAA's core activities is also to educate policymakers, journalists, researchers and other stakeholders with up-to-date information on developments in Ethiopia. AAA does not endorse any political parties or organizations based in the U.S. or Ethiopia. Updated October 19th, 2026 Overview For the week of October 12th to 18th, 2026, figh

Update – October 24, 2026 (Tikimit 14, 2019 EC) The Amhara Association of America (AAA) has learned that on October 21st, 2026 Oromo Prosperity Party regime soldiers (regime forces) carried out a civilian massacre in the Dijat locality of Baso-Liben District (East Gojjam Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia). According to information received by AAA, regime forces particularly Ethiopian National Defense Force soldiers carried out a raid in Dijat village, located near Kork Town. Upon

https://www.bbc.com/amharic/articles/cmgr8qqyn4e9o Disclaimer: This is an English translation of an Amharic article taken from BBC Amharic and is intended solely for information purposes. BBC Amharic – Attacks reportedly carried out in two districts of Oromia Region left six killed and five abducted October 20, 2026 Last week between October 12 – 17, 2026 (Tikimit 2 – 7, 2019 EC) consecutive attacks in Shirka and Honqolo Wabe districts of Oromia Region left at least six peopl

Disclaimer: AAA is a U.S. based NGO that documents human rights violations in the context of conflict, violence and political repression. One of AAA's core activities is also to educate policymakers, journalists, researchers and other stakeholders with up-to-date information on developments in Ethiopia. AAA does not endorse any political parties or organizations based in the U.S. or Ethiopia. Updated 2026-10-15 Overview Between September 1 to 30, 2026 AWU recorded battle even