Ethiopia: Ehrco Demands Halt to Forced Conscription in Tigray

# Ethiopia: EHRCO Demands Halt to Forced Conscription in Tigray

The Ethiopian Human Rights Council (EHRCO) issued an urgent appeal on July 12, 2026, calling for an immediate end to what it describes as systemic human rights violations occurring during a mandatory military recruitment drive in the northern Tigray region. The organization's statement represents a formal demand to halt the forced conscription operations currently underway.

The appeal highlights concerns over the nature and conduct of the recruitment campaign, which EHRCO characterizes as involving forced conscription practices. By framing the issue as a systemic violation of rights, the organization has positioned the recruitment drive as part of a broader pattern of concern rather than an isolated incident.

The timing and geographical focus of EHRCO's statement underscore the organization's assessment of the situation's urgency and scope. The appeal's public nature indicates an attempt to draw attention from authorities and the international community to the conditions in Tigray during this recruitment period.