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Sexual Violence Surge Amid Ethiopia's Amhara Conflict

11/19/2025

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Since August 2023, women in Ethiopia's Amhara region have reported sexual violence amid the conflict with Fano militias.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) documented 2,697 rape cases from July 2023 to May 2025, with 45% involving minors.
Stigma and fear drive underreporting and delay treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, according to medical professionals.
Both sides are accused of abuses, with the army reportedly responsible for more assaults.

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Story summary

Since August 2023, women in Ethiopia's Amhara region have reported sexual violence amid the conflict with Fano militias.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) documented 2,697 rape cases from July 2023 to May 2025, with 45% involving minors.
Stigma and fear drive underreporting and delay treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, according to medical professionals.
Both sides are accused of abuses, with the army reportedly responsible for more assaults.