The Intelligence from The Economist Mass destruction: is the Ethiopian government covering up war crimes?
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Jul 14, 2023 
Tom Gardner, East Africa correspondent, shines a light on the devastating Tigray conflict, revealing alarming allegations of war crimes and government cover-ups. Simon Rabinovich, U.S. economics editor, discusses new research, highlighting the surprising decline in productivity for remote workers and the importance of in-person collaboration. Anne Rowe, obituaries editor, pays tribute to Ukrainian civil-rights campaigner Victoria Amelina, reflecting on her impactful legacy in the fight for human rights.
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Disturbed Burial Sites
- Satellite images show disturbances at suspected burial sites in Western Tigray, Ethiopia.
- These disturbances, like scorch marks, suggest potential evidence destruction, according to Vigil Monitor.
Government Complicity
- Accusations against the Ethiopian government involve complicity in a cover-up of atrocities during the Tigrayan civil war.
- Similar claims arose previously, including reports of Amhara authorities systematically killing and evicting Tigrayans.
Haphazard Body Disposal
- The disposal of bodies in Western Tigray seems haphazard, unlike designated mass graves in Srebrenica.
- Eyewitnesses report bodies left in the open or loaded onto tractors for disposal in unknown locations.
