Ethiopia: Top UN official visits mass grave in the north

Ethiopia: Top UN official visits mass grave in the north

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has visited areas affected by the civil war between government and allied forces and Tigray rebels in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, the BBC reports.

Ms Mohammed on Sunday visited a mass grave and the state broadcaster Fana tweeted photos:

Ms Mohammed also held talks with regional officials to discuss the impact of the civil war.

The UN delegation also visited Mekelle, the capital of Tigray region.

The government accuses the rebels of massacres and destruction of institutions in areas they had controlled in Amhara and Afar regions, and they in turn accuse government forces of numerous atrocities.

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