A recent report by the New Lines Institute has found compelling evidence that Ethiopian forces carried out genocidal acts during the Tigray war from 2020-2022. The 120-page draft calls for Ethiopia to be brought before the International Court of Justice for “acts constituting the crime of genocide” against the Tigrayans.
The conflict began when the Ethiopian military entered the northern region in response to Tigray’s bid for autonomy. The war resulted in thousands of deaths and allegations of atrocities on both sides. Despite denials from Ethiopia and Eritrea, the report states that there is sufficient evidence of actions violating the Genocide Convention, including mass killings and starvation tactics targeting Tigrayans.
The report highlights four acts constituting genocide, such as killing Tigrayans and preventing births among them. It also points to social media posts inciting genocide. The authors, supported by legal experts, urge the international community to pressure Ethiopia and Eritrea through bilateral relations and seek justice at the ICJ.