Conglomerate party formed by Abiy Ahmed to unify Ethiopia into democratic nation
Exacerbation of issues relate to climate and environment in Ethiopia as well as global climate crisis
The cost, both in money and resources, to transport thousands of tons of aid and food to the Ethiopia region is extremely costly for the environment. All the food and other materials have to be flown by plane from all around the world which only worsens the state of global carbon emissions. As well, the bombings and shellings in the region from both sides of the conflict damage to land and farming potential of the region.
Displacement (internal and external) of over 2 million people
UN funding and increased activity around Tigray conflict
Increase in public awareness about issues in Ethiopia AND other parts of Eastern Africa
Support and funding from celebrities like The Weeknd
Loss of economic development - government not able to recover from years of conflict with Eritrea
Regional instability in Eastern Africa
Breakdown of negotiations and business deals between Ethiopia government and telecoms businesses
Long term damages to health and security of people in Ethiopia
Increase in sexual assault and rape of women
Dangerous conditions for refugees
Alleged bombing and shelling of cities, towns, hospitals, buildings
Civilian causalities
Ongoing conflict and war in South Sudan
Mandatory conscription in Eritrea
Ongoing refugee crisis in Eritrea
"Isaias is sending young Eritreans to die in Tigray. The war will also further weaken the economy. But Isaias will be in power for a long time. He lets people fight for their survival so that they do not fight for their freedom," - said Paulos Tesfagiorgis, an Eritrean human rights campaigner who was forced into exile by the regime in Asmara (1)
Corrupt dictatorship regime of Eritrea
Invasion of Ethiopia military base by TPLF
Political reformation in 2019 in Ethiopia
Peace treaty over Badme region of Ethiopia
Ongoing conflict in Tigray between TPLF and Ethiopian government