Civilian Casualties Reported in Rural Tigray

Field researchers documented multiple civilian casualties following armed clashes in a rural district of Tigray. Interviews with survivors indicate indiscriminate shelling impacted residential areas.

Key Findings:

- 14 civilians killed, including 3 children

- 27 injured with limited access to medical services

- Destruction of 42 residential homes

Witnesses described shelling occurring during early morning hours when families were inside their homes.

THRAN calls for:

- Independent international investigation

- Immediate humanitarian access

- Protection guarantees for civilians