#InternetShutdowns violate fundamental human rights and Ethiopian authorities must restore internet access in Tigray. We have repeatedly called for an immediate end to this shutdown, which has been ongoing for the past 2 years, throughout our participation at #IGF2022.
Tech and social media platforms must address legitimate concerns such as misinformation and hateful content, to fulfill their obligation to respect human rights, keep people safe as they come back online, and prevent authorities from attempting to justify any kind of disruptions.
Over 6 million people in Tigray have been cut off from the internet since Nov 2020, making it difficult for journalists and human rights defenders to document violations, leading to impunity with regards to the crimes committed in the region. #ReconnectTigray
In the context of one of the world’s deadliest conflicts, the shutdown in Tigray has disrupted access to education and healthcare, decimated livelihoods, and made it impossible for millions of people to simply communicate with their families and let them know how they are.
At #IGF, we’ve spoken with officials from the Ethiopian government, African Union, and UN system, as well as diplomats from around the world, private sector stakeholders, and civil society partners, making it clear that the disruptions in Tigray must come to an end.
Join nearly 100 CSOs from Tigray, Ethiopia, across Africa, and the world, as well as individuals from 102 countries, calling on the @_AfricanUnion to condemn the shutdown in Tigray and take action to bring it to an end. Sign the petition ➡️ accessnow.org/tigray-ethiopi… #KeepItOn
As Ethiopian + Tigrayan authorities are meeting in the Tigrayan town of Shire for further peace talks, Ethiotelecom announced that its services will be available in the town “in a few days.” Words are not enough. We will not relent until the internet is fully restored in Tigray.
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