Ethiopian forces killed 'at least 45 civilians' in January massacre- rights body
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EHRC reports at least 45 civilian deaths in AmharaThe EHRC says government security forces killed at least 45 civilians in Merawi in late January.
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- The EHRC reported at least 15 other deaths, including women, during a door-to-door search elsewhere in Amhara earlier in January.
- In Merawi, the EHRC confirmed that government forces extrajudicially killed at least 45 civilians in late January, allegedly for supporting Fano.
- According to the EHRC, forces also arrested an unknown number of people in Merawi suspected of belonging to Fano.
- The United States called for an investigation last week, while the EHRC urged accountability, dialogue and an end to extrajudicial killings.
reiterates call to end extrajudicial killings, ensure accountability & demonstrate commitment for peaceful dialogue by all— Daniel Bekele, head of the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC); stated that the commission reiterates the call to end extrajudicial killings, ensure accountability and demonstrate a commitment for peaceful dialogue by all.
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