Attachments
Attacks on Civilians
Amhara: Civilian attacks in IDP sites across North Wollo and North Shewa zones affected approx. 72 individuals. In Jarra IDP site of North Wollo zone, more than 26 IDPs reportedly arrested, with only 6 individuals later returned to the camp.
Oromia: Security situation in the East and Horo Guduru Wollega zone worsened with 12 civilians reported killed in Horo Guduru Wollega zone on 07 April.
South Ethiopia: On 31 March, dispute over agricultural land between community members in the Derashe woreda reportedly triggered a conflict, resulting in loss of 15 lives and displacement of 4,665 individuals from three kebeles.
Tigray: Ongoing reports of human rights violations in the Western zone, including among others, forced displacement of individuals by various armed groups, reportedly targeting people based on ethnicity.
New Displacements
Oromia: In Abe Dongoro woreda of Horo Guduru Wollega zone, 300 HHs (1,600 individuals) displaced following an attack by NSAGs, resulted in death of more than 15 civilians.
Oromia: 378 HHs comprising 1,937 individuals (832 females and 1,101 males) displaced from Haro Limu and Kiremu woredas of East Wollega zone.
Somali: Inter-communal conflict at the border areas in Doolo zone, near the Galadi district, resulted in displacement of 6,960 IDPs (1,160 HHs) within Galadi woreda in Doolo zone.
Tigray: 42 new arrivals (30 men, 7 women, and 5 children) displaced from western Tigray and Sudan to Sheraro. In 2025 so far: total of 272 arrivals Sheraro.
Tigray: February 24, 159 households living in Kuiha Sub-City block factory IDP site were issued eviction notices, all metal sheds on IDP site dismantled. Protection / Mekelle Relocation Task Force conducted an IDP consultations with 30 household leaders in Kuiha Sub-city.
Returns, Relocations and Durable Solutions
South Ethiopia: Conflict and violence in Darashe woreda are controlled and the majority of the IDPs (60%) started returning to their place of origin.
Socio-economic Developments
Amhara: Ongoing conflict, persistent roadblocks, supply shortages, and widespread insecurity have taken a heavy toll on the economy. Numerous businesses have been forced to shut down, resulting in significant job losses across the region. Additionally, the continued disruptions to transportation and supply chains have driven up prices, further straining local communities.
Oromia: Limited employment opportunities have had devastating effects on IDPs and host communities, heightening their vulnerability to harmful coping mechanisms, incl. child labour, early marriage, and exploitative work.
Somali: Price inflations and economic hardships with IDPs facing food insecurity, rising child labour, early marriages, adolescent migration, and movement to towns within and outside the region to seek economic opportunities, where IDPs face various challenges, including detention, due to lack of proper documentation.
Drought / Flood
Oromia: Heavy rain accompanied by poor weather displaced 2,384 individuals in 3 kebeles of Abaya woreda, West Guji zone. Destruction of 180 hectares of land covered by various agricultural products and 637 shelters. Somali: Despite light rains reported in certain zones of the region, reported to be below the expected results. South Ethiopia: Heavy rains on April 22/23 caused landslide and flooding in the mountainous areas affecting four kebeles in Geza Goffa woreda. Led to the loss of at least three 3 lives (flood), 11 houses completely or partially damaged, and over 55 individuals displaced. Agricultural land also impacted.