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A Christian human rights group is concerned about a recently launched Ethiopian military offensive that is suspected of committing war crimes against civilians.

Earlier this month, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed ordered the military to attack forces tied to the Tigray Peoples’ Liberation Front in response to an attack on a base.

Mervyn Thomas, founder of CSW, a Christian nonprofit that advocates for religious freedom around the world, said there were “persistent reports of violations which may amount to atrocity crimes” that may “necessitate an immediate international response.” . . .

“Pressure must be exerted to ensure an immediate ceasefire, the withdrawal of Eritrean troops, the opening of humanitarian corridors to assist refugees and civilians, and the immediate, independent verification and investigation of possible war crimes and crimes against humanity,” he stated.

Thomas also called on Ethiopia to “ensure protection for refugees in accordance with international law” and also “to fulfil its obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights, as well as under the Rome Statute, which describes the targeting of civilians, including through deliberate starvation.” . . .

Last week, Babar Baloch of the United Nations Refugee Agency told the press at a briefing in Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, that over 33,000 Tigray residents had fled to the Sudan, located west of the region, as a result of the offensive.

“Refugees have told us they were going about their daily lives when fighting erupted suddenly. We have met teachers, nurses, office workers, farmers and students who were completely caught by surprise,” explained Baloch.

“Many fled with nothing except what they had with them and then had to walk for hours and cross a river to seek safety in Sudan.”

Baloch went on to note that there were also approximately 100,000 Eritrean refugees located in four camps in the region and that they were “very worried” about their safety.

“Eritrean refugees in Tigray were completely reliant on assistance, including food and water, before the conflict erupted, and there are major concerns that ongoing hostilities will drastically affect services in the camps,” continued Baloch.

“Rations were provided until the end of November, so it is increasingly critical for humanitarian workers to have access and for additional food to be distributed before refugees run out.”

(Excerpt from The Christian Post. Article by  Michael Gryboski. Photo Credit: Unsplash.)

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Asty
November 25, 2020

Father we pray against blood shed in Ethiopia. Please cause the war to cease (Psalm 46:9). Let the rebels who committed atrocities surrender. Lead and guide the Prime Minister, who is a born again believer, in Your best way for this country and people. Amen.

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Laura Dominick
November 25, 2020

Father, we pray for good government in Ethiopia and around the world. Satan is boldly attempting to bring evil governments to every nation on earth, but Your church is praying against him. We ask that you would put people who love You into power so that people may live quiet lives without fear. Oh, Lord, may Your kingdom come and Your will be done on earth!!!

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Debra Dee
November 25, 2020

Heavenly Father, we lift this desperate situation up to You and pray and declare Mervyn Thomas’s words that pressure be exerted to ensure an immediate ceasefire. We declare the withdrawal of Eritrean troops, the opening of humanitarian corridors to assist refugees and civilians, and the immediate, independent verification and investigation of possible war crimes and crimes against humanity, in Jesus name.

We also pray and declare that Ethiopia ensures protection for refugees in accordance with international law and also to fulfil its obligations, in Jesus name. Father, we ask that a You quickly come to the rescue and “build up the roads and remove the obstacles” for them and let provision not be hindered. We pray divine protection over them. In Jesus mighty name. Amen.

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