1 The Critical Juncture for Human Rights in Ethiopia
The joint statement delivered on behalf of forty-two countries at the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council represents a crucial international response to the deteriorating human rights situation in Ethiopia. This powerful diplomatic expression of concern comes at a critical moment—less than a year before scheduled elections in 2026—as Ethiopia continues to grapple with multifaceted conflicts and systematic human rights violations across several regions, with the Tigray region experiencing particularly severe atrocities. This supporting statement strongly endorses the 42-country joint statement while emphasising the urgent need for concrete actions that go beyond diplomatic expressions of concern, particularly regarding the situation in Tigray, where evidence indicates the commission of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Please click Supporting Statement for the 42-Country Joint Statement on Ethiopia An Urgent Call for Action on Tigray and Beyond the link to read full statement.