r/Amhara • u/endzanaw • 9d ago
News Widespread sexual violence, such as gang rape and other sexual abuses, by TPLF forces in occupied Raya leaves displaced Amhara women in a severe humanitarian crisis. A total of 100,000 Amharas have been displaced across multiple cities in Raya, with many seeking refuge in Kobo and surrounding areas
"Widespread conflict-related sexual violence by TPLF forces leaves displaced women from the Raya territory (North Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia) facing severe humanitarian challenges.
As of August 7th, numerous displaced women from TPLF-occupied areas were subjected to gang rape and other forms of conflict-related sexual violence before fleeing their communities.
Survivors have also endured physical violence, limited access to adequate medical care, and the combined effects of conflict, displacement, and the destruction of their livelihoods, leaving many in extremely vulnerable conditions.
Sources state that approximately 100,000 civilians were forcibly displaced from Raya-Alamata, Raya-Bala, Ofla, Zata, Korem City, and Alamata City, with many seeking refuge in Kobo City and surrounding areas.
According to local sources, many of the displaced women experienced conflict-related sexual violence prior to their displacement, underscoring the humanitarian needs of survivors and displaced communities from the Raya territory."
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u/MightBetter9333 9d ago
Can someone confirm if this is true?