The two Ethiopian aid workers, Yohannes Halefom Reda and Tedros Gebremariam, were also deeply committed to their cause. The report emphasizes that the workers were shot at close range while clearly marked as MSF personnel, highlighting the intentional nature of the attack. The deaths have had a profound impact on their families, particularly Ms. Matas' mother, and Mr. Gebremariam's wife, who named their newborn daughter after Ms. Matas in remembrance.
The Tigray conflict, which erupted in 2020 due to tensions between the regional and federal governments, saw Ethiopian and Eritrean forces increasingly hostile towards aid workers, culminating in allegations of targeted attacks. The MSF report cites corroborating evidence, including eyewitness accounts and satellite imagery, but clarifies that the involvement of Ethiopian army soldiers during the incident requires further investigation.
This disturbing revelation comes amidst a broader context of violence and suffering in Tigray, where researchers estimate around 600,000 people lost their lives due to conflict, starvation, and healthcare inadequacies during the war.
In summary, the MSF inquiry has raised serious concerns about the safety of humanitarian workers in conflict zones and the response of the Ethiopian government to accountability for such acts of violence.
The Tigray conflict, which erupted in 2020 due to tensions between the regional and federal governments, saw Ethiopian and Eritrean forces increasingly hostile towards aid workers, culminating in allegations of targeted attacks. The MSF report cites corroborating evidence, including eyewitness accounts and satellite imagery, but clarifies that the involvement of Ethiopian army soldiers during the incident requires further investigation.
This disturbing revelation comes amidst a broader context of violence and suffering in Tigray, where researchers estimate around 600,000 people lost their lives due to conflict, starvation, and healthcare inadequacies during the war.
In summary, the MSF inquiry has raised serious concerns about the safety of humanitarian workers in conflict zones and the response of the Ethiopian government to accountability for such acts of violence.
