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Amnesty International calls on urgent help for survivors of sexual violence in Tigray

By France24
10 November 2022   |   5:41 am
Following the truce deal between Ethiopia's government and Tigray forces, the country looks ahead to peace and reconciliation. But as Amnesty International researcher Donatella Rovera warns, many women were subject to horrific attacks and not enough is being done to make sure they get justice.

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