US EditionMedical charity MSF accuses Ethiopian soldiers of ‘targeted killing’ of 3 staffers in Tigray in 2021
TIGRAY, ETHIOPIA, JUL 15 – Médecins Sans Frontières reports Ethiopian troops deliberately killed three aid workers despite clear identification, highlighting rising risks for humanitarian missions during the Tigray conflict.
- Three aid workers from Doctors Without Borders were deliberately killed on June 24, 2021, near Abi Adi in Ethiopia's Tigray region during the conflict.
- The targeted killing occurred amid a brutal 2020-2022 war between federal forces, supported by militias and the Eritrean army, and Tigrayan rebels.
- The victims, wearing identifiable MSF vests and traveling in a vehicle bearing the organization’s logos, were deliberately gunned down at point-blank range while confronting their assailants.
- MSF’s internal review confirmed Ethiopian soldiers were present at the scene and stated the attack was not accidental but a "deliberate and targeted attack."
- Despite numerous high-level engagements and formal requests, the Ethiopian government did not conduct a credible investigation, leading MSF to share its findings publicly.
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Medical charity MSF accuses Ethiopian soldiers of 'targeted killing' of 3 staffers in Tigray in 2021
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MSF internal review finds three staff members were deliberately targeted and killed in Tigray, Ethiopia in 2021
MSF internal review finds three staff members were deliberately targeted and killed in Tigray, Ethiopia in 2021 We hope that by pursuing the truth of what happened to our colleagues, we can contribute to building a safer environment for humanitarians around the world. Leila Rafei July 15 2025, 10:46am The review confirmed that the attack was an intentional and targeted killing of three clearly identified aid workers. It also established that a…
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