December 7, 2022 at 11 am EDT
Now available online: https://bit.ly/3VFTorn
A little over two years ago, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia launched a military offensive into the Tigray region. As a result, the situation has spiraled out of control, leading to a humanitarian catastrophe. Reports indicate that millions are facing starvation; access to medical assistance is severely hampered and not reaching civilians as outbreaks of infectious diseases tear through communities. Hundreds of thousands of people are internally displaced, and thousands of people have fled due to the conflict.
Many are calling for a robust solution to this humanitarian nightmare, particularly as allegations of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes are directed against various actors. It is questionable whether a recent peace agreement can stop the violence or if such an agreement is sustainable.
Please join the ABA ICLC in their end-of-year program focusing on one of the most overlooked humanitarian situations in the world with our panel of experts. This event is open to all, but registration is required (at no cost).
Speakers:
Temesgen Kahsay, Assistant Professor at the Norwegian School of Leadership and Theology
Alex DeWaal, Executive director of the World Peace Foundation and Research Professor at the Fletcher School, Tufts University
Floriane Lavaud, Counsel at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP