Tigray displaced families fear renewed war as hopes of returning home fade

What happened: Families displaced from Western Tigray are living in a former high school in Abi Adi, years after fleeing, as renewed fighting undermines hopes of returning home. Key numbers: The Pretoria agreement was signed in November 2022 and ended two years of war estimated Why it matters: Human Rights Watch and other organisations warned the UN Human Rights Council that renewed hostilities threatened to undo the Pretoria agreement, citing reports of drone strikes and artillery attacks near camps for displaced people. Displaced families fear their displacement could become permanent.

Families displaced from Western Tigray are living in a former high school in Abi Adi, years after fleeing, as renewed fighting undermines hopes of returning home.

Human Rights Watch and other organisations warned the UN Human Rights Council that renewed hostilities threatened to undo the Pretoria agreement, citing reports of drone strikes and artillery attacks near camps for displaced people. Displaced families fear their displacement could become permanent.