Open AccessThe War in Tigray and the Challenges Faced by the United Nations
Author(s) -
Eyassu Gayim
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
nordicum-mediterraneum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1670-6242
DOI - 10.33112/nm.16.1.21
Subject(s) - reign , genocide , political science , state (computer science) , politics , population , development economics , spanish civil war , political economy , law , sociology , demography , economics , algorithm , computer science
The war in Tigray reveals all the features of international crimes, including genocide. This is a full-fledged war, carefully planned, coordinated and executed, including by relying on external actors. The aim is to destroy Tigray and its people. The conflict has deep historical roots, including for establishing the Federal system for Ethiopia in 1991. The forces that control this state have now fragmented this territory, established a reign of terror, and are using hunger as a weapon for their political goals. This is why 80% of the population finds itself at the mercy of the external world for survival.