As Ethiopia votes, its deepening human rights crisis must be addressed

Ethiopia's upcoming June 1 general election proceeds amidst a deepening human rights crisis, marked by ongoing internal conflicts and government repression. Despite initial reforms by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, widespread war crimes and crimes against humanity have been reported in Tigray, Amhara, and Oromia regions, with little accountability and continued civilian casualties from clashes between federal forces and various militias.