Ethiopian troops 'executed' aid workers in Tigray war, charity says
Summary
Ethiopian government forces are accused of killing three aid workers from the charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) during the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region in 2021. MSF reports that the aid workers, who were clearly identifiable, were intentionally targeted, and the Ethiopian government has not provided a clear explanation for the incident.Key Facts
- Three MSF workers were killed in the Tigray region of Ethiopia in June 2021.
- The victims included a Spanish national and two Ethiopians.
- MSF claims the workers were shot at close range by Ethiopian government forces.
- The aid workers were reportedly wearing identifying vests and driving vehicles marked with the MSF logo.
- MSF released its findings after attempting to get a response from the Ethiopian government for four years.
- The killings occurred during the Tigray conflict, which lasted from 2020 to 2022.
- MSF used satellite images and witness accounts for its investigation.
- The Tigray conflict involved federal Ethiopian forces and troops from neighboring Eritrea.
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