By Daniel Tesfa, Filmon Gebremikael and Mirjam van Reisen ADDIS ABEBA | Ethiopia | 12 October 2026 (IDN) – On 21 September 2026, police detained dozens of Tigrayans in Addis Abeba without charge. Among them was Haile Kiros*, who recalls being denied food and even the dignity of using a bathroom regularly. “They don’t treat […]
Two Percent of the Christians in Gaza Killed by the IDF
By Benoit Lannoo* ANTWERP, Belgium | 7 October 2026 (IDN) — On the Instagram account of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa reported early Saturday morning that an airstrike on an apartment building in the Al-Rimal neighbourhood of Gaza City had killed, in addition to three other Palestinians, Maysa Abu Dawood and her […]
EEPA’s public statement on the US lifting sanctions on Eritrea
EEPA unequivocally opposes and is profoundly concerned by the United States’ decision to lift targeted sanctions on Eritrea on 18 September, which were imposed by the US administration in 2021. Lifting these sanctions without requiring meaningful and verifiable improvements in governance, respect for human rights, and regional conduct is a dangerous and unjustified concession. Furthermore, […]
EEPA reports on seven Ethiopian armed groups form alliance
BRUSSELS | 21 September 2026 (IDN | EEPA) — The following are the situation reports on the situation in Ethiopia, the situation in Sudan, the international and regional situation, seven Ethiopian armed groups form alliance, Numerous drone attacks target Tigray, US lifts sanctions against Eritrea. Situation in Ethiopia (per 21 September) Seven Ethiopian armed groups […]
EEPA reports on protest urges EU to protect Eritreans in Libya
BRUSSELS | 17 September 2026 (IDN | EEPA) — The following are the situation reports on the migration and refugee situation, the situation in Ethiopia, the situation in Sudan, the international and regional situation, protest urges EU to protect Eritreans in Libya, Ethiopia to relocate Tigray students to other universities, Sudan gold mine collapse. Migration […]
EEPA reports on Hemedti sentenced to death by the court in Sudan
BRUSSELS | 13 July 2026 (IDN | EEPA) — The following are the situation reports on Sudan, Ethiopia, Young Tigrayans prevented from leaving Tigray by bus and EU Parliament resolution on Sudan. Situation in Sudan (per 13 July) The leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti), together with two of his […]
Statement at the 62nd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council
Statement at the 62nd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council By Hussen Hubadin Zamzame GENEVA | Switzerland| 6 July 2026 (IDN) Good afternoon Excellencies distinguished delegates colleagues and friends My name is Hussen and I am a human rights journalist. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak today on the […]
EEPA reports on Egypt and Eritrea strengthen bilateral relations
BRUSSELS | 6 July 2026 (IDN | EEPA) — The following are the situation reports on Sudan, Ethiopia, 8 candidates for the position of UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Eritrea and Egypt and Eritrea strengthen bilateral relations. Situation in Sudan (per 6 July) The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched attacks on six villages […]
EEPA reports on crimes against humanity committed in El Fasher
BRUSSELS | 2 July 2026 (IDN | EEPA) — The following are the situation reports on Sudan, Ethiopia, Egypt cracking down of Sudanese refugees and TPLF denying claims of forced conscriptions. Migration and refugee situation (per 2 July) Egypt has reportedly intensified a crackdown on refugees from Sudan with reports of deaths in overcrowded jails, […]
EEPA reports on Heavy fighting in North Darfur
BRUSSELS | 29 June 2026 (IDN | EEPA) — The following are the situation reports on Sudan, Ethiopia, the EU visa restrictions on Somali nationals and Kenyan Human Rights Lawyer, Martha Karua, arrested and deported upon arrival in Entebbe on 22 June. Situation in Sudan (per 29 June) The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have launched […]