UN fears sectarian violence that could 'fracture' Ethiopia
People hold candles and Ethiopian flags in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on November 3, 2021 during a memorial service for the victims of the Tigray conflict. Thousands of people have been killed, two million displaced and hundreds of thousands driven into famine-like conditions since the conflict erupted in November 2020, according to UN estimates. FILE PHOTO | EDUARDO SOTERAS | AFP
Ethiopia risks descending into sectarian violence and experiencing a chaotic Kabul-style exodus if the year-long conflict spreads to the capital Addis Ababa, the UN aid chief warned.
In an interview with AFP, Martin Griffiths expressed deep concern for the stability of a nation of 115 million people composed of more than 80 ethnic groups.
