12/09/2025
Press release on International Anti-Genocide Day
December 9, 2025
As the world marks the tenth anniversary of the UN’s International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of Genocide, it is deeply saddening that the international community has failed to uphold the promise of “Never Again”, witnessing genocide unfolding against the people of Tigray. Today, we honor the victims of the Tigray Genocide by upholding the truth and refusing to remain silent.
It is to be recalled that the Genocidal war against the people of Tigray emerged in November 2020. Accordingly, the Commission of Inquiry on Tigray Genocide (CITG) has documented extensive evidence that proves the genocidal acts, including massive mass killings, widespread sexual and gender based violence, forced displacement, and deliberate denial of means of survival.
According to the CITG report, 286,250 of 481, 201 respondents have survived at least one form of gender based violence. 152,108 of 286,250 participants, that constitute 53.14% of the GBV have survived r**e. 70% of the r**e survivors who were willing to report the number of perpetrators suffered gang r**es. Among them, 975 were burned by chemicals and 529 were killed during the assault. Besides, millions of Tigrayan civilians have been subjected to deliberate and brutal killing, body injury, displacement, and torture. Millions remain in makeshift camps, struggling for the safe and dignified return to their homes.
Although large-scale active fighting has ceased following the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement in November 2022, the systematic denial of means of survival continues against the large-scale displacement of communities. Thousands of public and private health facilities, schools, micro and large business enterprises, public infrastructure, basic household facilities, etc have been intentionally damaged. In terms of monetary value, at least a total of 146 Billion US Dollar damage and loss has been registered. Such coordinated systematic destruction justifies the intentional denial of means of survival to the people of Tigray.
On this occasion, we call for concrete action in line with international obligations. A genuinely independent, victim-centered justice process is essential to ensure accountability for all international crimes committed. The voluntary and safe return of displaced communities must be prioritized, alongside the restoration of humanitarian access and the rebuilding of vital services. The “Never Again” promise of international community demands immediate and coordinated measures to protect vulnerable populations and restore the rights of the Tigrayan People.
As we observe Anti-Genocide Day for this year, we reaffirm that remembrance must lead to action. The people of Tigray deserve real truth, justice, and dignity. By confronting the failures that allowed genocide to occur during a decade dedicated to its prevention, we strengthen our collective determination to ensure that “Never Again” becomes a promise fulfilled, not a pledge repeated in regret.
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