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Reports and videos circulating from Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region Ethiopia
appear to show large crowds confronting vehicles and demanding the release of young people amid allegations of forced recruitment.
According to multiple accounts shared online, residents blocked roads, threw stones at buses, and pleaded for the return of their children. Witnesses allege that young people are being taken against their will for military service, prompting emotional protests from families and local communities.
The footage has sparked widespread concern, with many calling for an independent investigation into the allegations and for the protection of civilians, especially minors, in accordance with international human rights and humanitarian law.
the reported forced recruitment of children or unwilling civilians would constitute a serious violation of international law. Human rights organizations and the international community are being urged to closely monitor the situation, establish the facts, and ensure the protection of civilians.