Focus on Africa Amhara conflict: Thousands of reports of rape and assault
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Nov 20, 2025 Yared Hailemaryam, an Ethiopian human rights campaigner, sheds light on the harrowing reports of sexual violence in the Amhara conflict, discussing its traumatic impact on civilians. Awo Aydam Amenya, Executive Director of Child Online Africa, advocates for a continent-wide eSafety Commission to protect youth from online harm. Kingsley Pungong, a Cameroonian sports entrepreneur, shares insights into the challenges and triumphs of owning football clubs, including the emotional and financial toll of management decisions.
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Widespread Sexual Violence In Amhara
- The Amhara conflict has produced thousands of reported sexual violence cases, including children and widespread trauma.
- Yared Hailemaryam says these acts show a breakdown of civilian protections and deliberate wartime tactics.
A Survivor's Harrowing Testimony
- A survivor described soldiers breaking into homes, grabbing her and raping her despite her pleas.
- She said afterwards that 'It would have been better if they had killed me.'
Sexual Violence Linked To Ethnic Targeting
- Sexual violence has become more common in recent Ethiopian conflicts, according to local investigators.
- Yared links the pattern to ethnic targeting, calling many attacks a form of hate crime.