Tigray Advocacy Canada

An interview on Canadian silence & complicity in the #TigrayGenocide:🧵 "Even though it was ostensibly a 'law and order' operation, there was nothing lawful or orderly about it. It was a genocidal war, has been a genocidal war from the very beginning."

Today marks the grim fifth anniversary of the Axum massacre in #Tigray. Five years on, none of those who perpetrated these crimes have been held to account, and justice for the victims and survivors of this massacre — and the genocide in Tigray — remains far out of reach.

#Tigray: A memorial marathon was held in Axum today to remember the victims of the #AxumMassacre & to demand justice so such atrocity can never recur. Under the theme “Never forget & never again,” a 10 kilometer run brought together local residents, survivors, athletes & others

#Tigray: A candle-lighting vigil was held in Axum to remember and honor the victims of the #AxumMassacre that took place in the city five years ago, when the Eritrean army killed innocent unarmed civilians.

Please join us on November 8th, 2024, at 125 Broadview for a candlelight vigil as we come together in unity, remembrance, and hope for a brighter future.

Five years since the Tigray Genocide. Let us remember all that we have lost, honor the lives affected, and stand united in our call for justice and accountability. Together, we must continue to seek truth, healing, and lasting peace. #TigrayGenocide

#Tigray: “I left my home 4 yrs ago,” says Fesseha. In 2015, after a 16-day trek across arid terrain, she gave birth on the side of the road with no support. Displacement brought her to Maidimu, where she has been longing for home ever since. Read more: storyteller.iom.int/stories/unbrok…

Sudanese girls & women are being tortured. Sudanese girls & women are being tortured. Sudanese girls & women are being tortured. Sudanese girls & women are being tortured. Sudanese girls &women are being tortured. Sudanese girls & women are being tortured. #KeepEyesOnSudan

Ashenda is almost here! 🎉 Join us at Earlcourt Park this Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 2–8 PM. This will be a family-friendly celebration, so please bring the kids, it’s a wonderful opportunity for them to learn about and embrace their culture while enjoying the festivities.

This isn't a thread about the genocide in Gaza. It's a thread about a likely genocide somewhere else: Ethiopia. But please don't scroll on and ignore it. This story deserves amplification.

📢 Major new report on sexual and reproductive violence #CRSV in #Ethiopia from Physicians for Human Rights @P4HR and the Organization for Justice and Accountability in the Horn of Africa @O_JAH_ phr.org/our-work/resou…

“I was not fighting for the TPLF: I was fighting to defend my family, my land and my people. I watched many of my comrades die during the struggle. I was willing to die myself, because I believed that we had a just cause. That has all disappeared now …” thenewhumanitarian.org/opinion/first-…

"We hid in a small wood, but soldiers found us. They told us to undress, but I resisted, I didn't want to. That's when they started hitting me, tearing off my clothes. I was raped by several of them. Then I fainted." #TigrayGenocide #Tigray lemonde.fr/en/le-monde-af…

Today Tigray marks four years since the liberation of Mekelle by the TDF during Operation Alula, a decisive counteroffensive that turned the tide of the war on Tigray. The day is remembered by many as a moment of defiance, unity and a historic victory against overwhelming odds.

ሰነ 21. June 28, 2021 The day #Tigray Defense Forces (#TDF) took control of Mekelle, Tigray’s capital.

We stand in full solidarity with the IDPs as they demand their right to return home. #Tigray

After a three-year suspension, Canada is resuming its military collaboration with Ethiopia -- even as civilians continue to be killed in drone attacks by the Ethiopian army. My report: theglobeandmail.com/world/article-…

'We will just die in silence': #US aid cuts hit #Ethiopia's fragile #Tigray region Aid cuts by the U.S. have left millions in Ethiopia’s Tigray region without food and essential services, worsening an already fragile humanitarian situation. Haile Tsege, a 76-year-old displaced person, said, “We will just die in silence,” as food deliveries stopped at a camp near #Mekelle, where over 20,000 people depend on aid. The suspension follows previous disruptions in 2023, when U.S. and U.N. food distributions halted due to a corruption scandal. The cuts stem from the Trump administration’s decision to suspend foreign aid spending, including USAID’s payments system, forcing aid groups to stop distributions. “Everything boils down to the payment system,” said Teklewoini Assefa, head of the Relief Society of Tigray. He warned that “this will create malnutrition, disease. If this situation continues, what follows? Death.” A consortium of aid agencies in Tigray has suspended food distributions for over a million people, unable to cover costs for transportation and staff. “This is just one warehouse. There are several others across the region,” Assefa added, referring to 5,000 metric tons of sorghum stuck in Mekelle. Beyond food, the aid suspension has affected healthcare, education, and support for survivors of war. “The impact has been huge,” said Ashenafi Asmelash, whose organization, Mums for Mums, lost funding for programs supporting farmers and children’s nutrition. Assistance for survivors of sexual violence has also been disrupted. “This sudden disruption is having a huge impact on the healing of traumatized people,” said Yohannes Fisseha, a manager at the Center for Victims of Torture, which has halted counseling and physiotherapy sessions. “Our picture of America was as a protector of rights, a positive force in the world,” said Yirga Gebregziabher, who managed USAID-funded programs in Tigray. “That image has now been broken.” independent.co.uk/news/ethiopia-…

We urge the TIRA, TPLF, and the Tigrayan diaspora to de-escalate tensions and prioritize peace. Our people have endured enough suffering—we must not turn against each other or resort to war. Tigray Needs Peace 🕊️ #SayNoToWar #Tigray

As we celebrate #InternationalWomensDay, we honor the strength of Tigrayan women—leaders, fighters, and survivors. Their resilience is unmatched, yet their struggle for survival and justice continues. The world must listen. @UNFPA @UNAIDS @UNDP #IWD2025 #Justice4TigrayWomen

ALL OUT ON SUNDAY: Take a stand with communities harmed by Canadian mining and militarism — including frontline land defenders who are traveling thousands of kilometers to be here in Toronto — as we confront those responsible for the violence at the PDAC mining conference.