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 February 9th, 2026 Overview For the week of February 2nd to 8th, 2026, fight

Update - February 9, 2026 (Yekatit 2, 2018 EC) The Amhara Association of America (AAA) has learned that on February 6, 2026 Oromo Prosperity Party regime soldiers (regime forces) killed a priest (a civilian) and critically injured his son in Andasa Kebele of Bahir-Dar-Zuriya Woreda (North Gojjam Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia). The deceased was identified as Qesis Sharew Ambelu, a priest who served at Andasa St. George’s Church. Prior to the incident, the priest’s son had re

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. DATE: February 8, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Urgent Alert: Civilian Massacres and Co

Statement from the Amhara Association of America (AAA) Sunday, February 8, 2026 ( Ihud, Yekatit 1, 2018 E.C.) Overview The Amhara Association of America (AAA) expresses concern over new escalations in violence since January 2026 linked to the ongoing genocidal war on Amhara people in the Amhara Region and surrounding areas of Ethiopia. This escalation is a continuation of patterns of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity documented over the last three years of

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ATdkLq7i6/ Disclaimer: This is an English translation of an Amharic statement issued by MP Dessalegn Chanie Dagnew on facebook and is intended solely for information purposes. Statement regarding my participation in the 7th round of elections To the respected residents of Bahir Dar City, to the greater Amhara people, and to my fellow Ethiopians: Over the past years, having been elected by the proud people of Bahir Dar City to represent yo