Very few reporters were able to find a way around the Ethiopian government’s blanket ban access to the region.
Placing a precise figure on the number of deaths caused by the war is difficult, as both sides tend to either exaggerate or play down fatalities.
However, taking into account the estimated numbers, the war in Ethiopia is one of the deadliest of the 21st century.
In Syria, for example, the UN Office for Human Rights claims the decade-long war (2011-2021) had caused 307,000 direct casualties.
During the war, agriculture in Tigray, which in peacetime is a region on the verge of self-sufficiency, was severely affected.
Although a detailed count will be very difficult to obtain, their estimate of up to 600,000 civilian deaths aligns with figures from international agencies.
Some academics have even suggested the Tigray blockade could be considered a genocide, although there is no consensus on this. »
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