Ethiopia August Trends

Ethiopia August Trends

What happened? Ethiopia’s eleven-month civil war is intensifying. Tigray forces faced resistance from government forces and their allies in Ethiopia’s north amid a deteriorating humanitarian situation. Violence rose in Oromia, killing dozens, and more federal troops reinforced operations in Benishangul-Gumuz.

Why does it matter? Since July, the war has entered a dangerous new phase. With the rainy season ending, fighting could increase and expand further outside of Tigray, likely leading to thousands more deaths and greater instability countrywide and potentially beyond its border.