Ongoing conflict in Tigray between TPLF and Ethiopian government

Peace treaty over Badme region of Ethiopia

Political reformation in 2019 in Ethiopia

Invasion of Ethiopia military base by TPLF

Corrupt dictatorship regime of Eritrea

Ongoing refugee crisis in Eritrea

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"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)

Mandatory conscription in Eritrea

Ongoing conflict and war in South Sudan

Civilian causalities

Alleged bombing and shelling of cities, towns, hospitals, buildings

Dangerous conditions for refugees

Increase in sexual assault and rape of women

Long term damages to health and security of people in Ethiopia

Breakdown of negotiations and business deals between Ethiopia government and telecoms businesses

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Regional instability in Eastern Africa

Loss of economic development - government not able to recover from years of conflict with Eritrea

Support and funding from celebrities like The Weeknd

Increase in public awareness about issues in Ethiopia AND other parts of Eastern Africa

UN funding and increased activity around Tigray conflict

Displacement (internal and external) of over 2 million people

Exacerbation of issues relate to climate and environment in Ethiopia as well as global climate crisis

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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.

Conglomerate party formed by Abiy Ahmed to unify Ethiopia into democratic nation