Young men are leaving Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region amid growing fears that they could be forcibly recruited into armed groups, according to recent reports.
The exodus comes years after the devastating war that tore through Tigray, a conflict that left deep social and political wounds and has not been fully resolved.
Unresolved tensions between regional authorities and the federal government continue to create an atmosphere of insecurity, prompting many young people to worry that they could be drawn into renewed fighting.
Faced with the prospect of forced conscription, families are encouraging their sons to flee the region in search of safety, often moving to neighboring areas or further afield.
The flight of these young men highlights the lingering instability in Tigray, underscoring how the legacy of the war still shapes everyday life for its residents.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
