'It would have been better if they'd killed me': A forgotten war destroying women's lives

The article highlights the devastating impact of a forgotten war on women in the Amhara region of Ethiopia, where widespread sexual violence has been reported since the conflict began in August 2023. Thousands of women, as young as eight and as old as 65, have been victims of rape and assault by both the Ethiopian army and Fano militias. The conflict's toll includes extrajudicial killings, forced displacement, and destruction, leading to a breakdown of law and order. Despite the atrocities, many victims fear stigma and avoid seeking help, raising concerns of a looming public health crisis in the region.