Tigrayan peacekeepers stationed abroad find themselves in limbo as the aftermath of Ethiopia’s civil war disrupts their lives. Once symbols of unity and stability, these soldiers now face an uncertain future, unable to return home due to ongoing tensions between the Tigray region and the Ethiopian federal government.
The civil war, which ravaged Ethiopia for two years, left thousands displaced and cut off from their communities. Many Tigrayan peacekeepers fear persecution if they return, as reports of discrimination against ethnic Tigrayans have surfaced. Meanwhile, some host nations are hesitant to extend asylum or facilitate their resettlement, citing diplomatic sensitivities.
International human rights organizations have called for urgent intervention to address their plight. Advocates argue that these peacekeepers, who dedicated their lives to global stability, deserve protection and dignity in the face of political strife.
For now, stranded peacekeepers remain in a painful stalemate, embodying the human cost of Ethiopia’s complex and unresolved conflict.
