Drone strikes kill 25 civilians in Ethiopia
Witnesses report multiple drone attacks in Amhara and Tigray regions since Thursday, hitting a camp for displaced people.
At least 25 civilians, including children, died in drone strikes across Ethiopia's northern regions starting Thursday. Witnesses and a medical source reported the deaths on Friday. The Ethiopian government has been using drones in its conflict with rebels in Amhara and Tigray states.
In Amhara, four drone strikes hit a camp for displaced people on Thursday, according to one witness. Yasin, who requested anonymity, stated that 14 people were buried at the camp and two more died during medical treatment, with children and pregnant women among the victims. Other residents reported 14 and 15 deaths, including several children.
The strikes occurred near Addis Ababa, approximately 400 kilometers northeast of the capital, as students were returning from school. One witness described the dismemberment of his sister-in-law's body. At least 22 others were injured in repeated strikes on shelters housing families displaced by the conflict.
Why it mattersCivilians, including children and displaced families, are directly affected by drone strikes in conflict zones.