The article reports on the widespread use of sexual violence as a weapon of war in Ethiopia, particularly in the Amhara region, where the government and its allies have been accused of perpetrating it against civilians. The conflict between the Ethiopian National Defence Force and Fano militia has led to numerous cases of rape, with many victims being too intimidated to speak out or seek justice.
The article highlights the struggles of survivors like Enat, who was raped by soldiers and became pregnant as a result. She has since given birth to a daughter and is living with a relative due to her inability to work and care for herself.
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has reported that the Ethiopian National Defence Force has perpetrated sexual violence during the conflict, including against minors. The BBC has also learned that a government-commissioned investigation into conflict-related sexual violence is underway, although no official action has been publicly disclosed against perpetrators.
Amnesty International has expressed concerns over the lack of accountability for perpetrators and the need for survivors to receive justice. The organization notes that there have been repeated allegations of human rights abuses by the Ethiopian National Defence Force during the conflict.
The article concludes with a reminder that if you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, details of organizations offering information and support are available at BBC ActionLine.
The article highlights the struggles of survivors like Enat, who was raped by soldiers and became pregnant as a result. She has since given birth to a daughter and is living with a relative due to her inability to work and care for herself.
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has reported that the Ethiopian National Defence Force has perpetrated sexual violence during the conflict, including against minors. The BBC has also learned that a government-commissioned investigation into conflict-related sexual violence is underway, although no official action has been publicly disclosed against perpetrators.
Amnesty International has expressed concerns over the lack of accountability for perpetrators and the need for survivors to receive justice. The organization notes that there have been repeated allegations of human rights abuses by the Ethiopian National Defence Force during the conflict.
The article concludes with a reminder that if you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, details of organizations offering information and support are available at BBC ActionLine.
my heart goes out to all those women & girls who've been traumatized like Enat 
the fact that the gov't is doing a half-baked investigation & no one's being held accountable is just infuriating 
we need more transparency & action, not just empty words. can't believe in this day & age, sexual violence is still used as a tool of war 
it's time for real change, not just lip service to the victims' rights
. we cant just sit back and watch innocent lives get ruined by conflict and war. the fact that survivors like Enat have to live with the trauma of being raped and not being able to care for themselves is just devastating 
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. we need more support and resources for survivors like Enat who are struggling to cope with their trauma.
we need to do more to support survivors and hold those in power accountable for their actions 
, its not okay to use violence as a weapon of war 
, we can't just turn a blind eye to this anymore 
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. I want to see real change, not just lip service from the government.
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. The UN and Amnesty International are right to speak out about the lack of accountability, but we need more than just words 
! Sexual violence as a weapon of war? It's like, totally unacceptable and I'm literally shaking with anger 
. The fact that Enat had to go through all that trauma just so she could give birth to her beautiful daughter is heartbreaking 
. And the worst part? Perpetrators still getting away scot-free 
. The UN needs to do more than just report on this stuff, they gotta take action too 
the fact that some of them are too scared to even speak out is just devastating 
and also make sure those responsible are held accountable 
it's not okay to perpetuate sexual violence as a tactic in war 
and its not just about physical harm, mental trauma & fear r real too 
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. anyway, hopefully this investigation will lead to some real change 
Especially Amhara region where it's like war zone 
raped by soldiers and became pregnant 
. Can you imagine? 
She can't even work or take care of herself right now, living with relative 
. It's not fair at all! 
! If you or someone you know was affected, there's help available at BBC ActionLine 
The fact that Enat got pregnant after being raped is just heartbreaking... I feel for her and all the other survivors who have to go through this. The UN and BBC are doing a good job by speaking out about these issues, but we need more action, you know? 
. And what really gets my goat is that some of these soldiers are minors themselves! What kind of warped world do we live in where 16-year-old boys can be waging war and committing atrocities? 
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