Ethiopia: Mass arbitrary detentions in Amhara region deepen erosion of rule of law

By Amnesty International

Responding to reports of the ongoing arbitrary detention of hundreds of people, including members of the academic community, in major towns across Ethiopia’s Amhara region since 28 September 2024, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, said: “The Ethiopian army and police’s ongoing campaign of arbitrary mass detentions in Amhara region […] The post Ethiopia: Mass arbitrary detentions in Amhara region deepen erosion of rule of law appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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