The Tigray War in Ethiopia led to horrifying sexual violence against thousands of women. Learn the truth, hear survivors’ stories, and demand justice.

The Pain of Silence: Sexual Violence in the Tigray War

War leaves behind scars.
But some scars are deeper than wounds.
The Tigray War in Ethiopia wasn’t just about bullets and bombs.
It was also about the cruel silence of sexual violence.

What Was the Tigray War?

The Tigray War began in November 2020.
It was a conflict between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF).
Soon, Eritrean troops also joined the fight.
Civilians were caught in the middle.
And many women became victims of brutal crimes.

A War Against Women

Thousands of women and girls were raped during the conflict.
Some were assaulted in front of their families.
Others were kidnapped and held for days or even weeks.
Hospitals reported terrible injuries.
Some survivors were left unable to walk or speak.

“They took everything from me. My body, my peace, and my future,” one survivor told reporters.

This wasn’t just violence.
It was a planned weapon of war.

Why Was Sexual Violence Used?

Many experts believe rape was used to humiliate and destroy communities.
It aimed to break the spirit of the Tigrayan people.
Survivors said soldiers told them, “You are not even human.”
It was not just war.
It was cruelty beyond belief.

No Justice, Only Fear

Few attackers were arrested.
Many survivors still live in fear.
Some were shamed by their own communities.
Others stayed silent to protect their children.
Justice remains far away.

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What the World Is Doing

The United Nations and human rights groups investigated the abuse.
They confirmed widespread sexual violence.
They called it a war crime.
But action has been slow.
Too many voices still go unheard.

Survivors Speak Up

Despite the fear, some women are telling their stories.
They want the world to know what happened.
They want justice.
And they want others to never go through the same pain.

“I want to live. I want my voice to matter,” said another survivor.

Their bravery is a light in the darkness.

Final Thoughts

The Tigray War shows us that war is not just about territory.
It’s about people—especially women—whose pain is often ignored.
Their stories must be heard.
Their healing must be supported.
And justice must not wait.

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