Henry Wilkins

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October 06, 2022
Burkina Faso Calls for Russian Military Help Intensifies

Analysts say the ascension of Ibrahim Traore as the new leader of Burkina Faso’s military junta witnessed intensified calls by citizens to replace the security relationship Bamako has with France, instead opting for a relationship with Russia. For more, VOA’s Henry Wilkins reports from Ouagadougou
September 22, 2022
Violence Displaces Thousands in Ethiopia’s Oromia Region

Thousands have been displaced by the conflict in Ethiopia's Oromia region, where the rebel Oromo Liberation Army has been launching attacks since June. Neighboring Amhara region militias have been accused of abuses against civilians. Henry Wilkins reports from a displacement camp in Debre Birhan.
September 05, 2022
Fears of Civil War Spreads in Ethiopia

The June attack in Ethiopia’s Gambella region by the Oromo Liberation Army rebel group has raised fears of more civil war. To hear more about how this impacts Ethiopia’s security, VOA’s Henry Wilkins spoke to officials and analysts who provide an in-depth analysis on what is triggering the violence.
August 31, 2022
Tigray Peace Talks Less Likely

Analysts say the resumption of conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region between TPLF rebels and federal forces has killed hopes of reaching a peace agreement and is becoming less likely by the day as bombing and shelling continues. For more, VOA Henry Wilkins provides an update from Addis Ababa.
August 20, 2022
Western Tigray Disputes Halt Ethiopia Peace Talks Progress

Analysts foresee a halt in peace talks to end a two-year civil war in Ethiopia’s Tigray region as disputes continue between federal forces and Tigrayan forces who demand the region be returned before talks commence. VOA’s Henry Wilkins gained access to the region and spoke to experts for more.
August 15, 2022
Land Distribution in Western Tigray Draws Concerns

Locals in the disputed region of western Tigray are protesting a contentious land resettlement by Amhara authorities that gives ethnic Amharas access to land. Reporter Henry Wilkins talked to both ethnic Tigrayans and ethnic Amharas for more insights.
August 02, 2022
Ethiopia Prepares for Talks With TPLF Rebels

The Ethiopian government and the rebel Tigrayan People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) are preparing for peace talks to end the conflict that broke out in November 2020. Locals in the town of Abala say they welcome peace, but analysts say it won't come easy. Henry Wilkins reports from Abala, Ethiopia.
July 31, 2022
Conflict & Drought Devastates Ethiopia Afar Region

Ethiopia based groups say over 5,000,000 Ethiopians have been displaced by conflict and coupled with the impact of the drought in the Horn of Africa nation, are facing famine which is leaving children dead. For more VOA’s Henry Wilkins speaks to aid group officials and displaced citizens.
July 25, 2022
Ethiopia Conflict & World Crisis Devastates Health Care

Ethiopian authorities say conflict in the Afar region has destroyed health facilities and left residents in dire need of assistance which the World Health Organization says is struggling to fulfil due to the increase in global crises. For more VOA’s Henry Wilkins speaks to locals and experts.
July 21, 2022
UN: 295,000 Returning Home in Ethiopia’s Afar Region

The United Nations says about 295,000 people are returning to towns in a remote corner of Ethiopia’s northern Afar region after war between the federal government, Tigrayan fighters and other regional forces left millions displaced. Henry Wilkins reports from Ethiopia’s northern Afar region.
July 18, 2022
Ethiopia Ups Wheat Production Amid Ukraine Crisis Impacts

Wheat production is expected to increase 70% in Ethiopia this year as Russia’s war in Ukraine continues to cause food aid disruptions. However, millions of displaced Ethiopians are still in need amid war and drought. Henry Wilkins reports from Semera, Ethiopia.
July 13, 2022
Detained Tigrayan Civilians in Ethiopia Recall Abuse

Rights groups say Ethiopian authorities arbitrarily detained thousands of Tigrayans in the capital, Addis Ababa, after war broke out between the federal government and Tigrayan forces. VOA spoke to recently released Tigrayans about what they experienced. Henry Wilkins reports from Addis Ababa.
July 13, 2022
Ethiopia’s Arbitrarily Detained Tigrayans Recall Abuse

While Ethiopia’s civil war has not reached the capital, Addis Ababa, rights groups say authorities arbitrarily detained thousands of Tigrayans last year in waves of ethnically motivated arrests.
July 07, 2022
Tigrayans Not Allowed to Leave Ethiopian Camps

Ethnic Tigrayans in camps for displaced people in northern Ethiopia say that they were forced to leave their homes and are now being held against their will in the camps because of their ethnicity. Inhabitants say they are not allowed to leave, despite lacking food, water, and medicine.
July 02, 2022
Ethiopia Tigray War Over but Still Impacts Locals

The 19-month conflict between Ethiopia and Tigrayan forces is on halt, however Ethiopians report feeling the impact of the war as many say their children and livestock are dying due to left over landmines and the record-breaking drought in the Horn of Africa nation.
June 10, 2022
Human Rights Groups Fight Rwanda Britain Deal

A recently signed immigration deal between Rwanda and the United Kingdom which will find British asylum seekers being shipped off to the East African nation effective June 14, is facing resistance from human rights groups who argue the migration deal is dehumanizing and a violation of human rights.
June 09, 2022
VOA Visits Alleged Tigray Detention Sites in Ethiopia

There have been reports of ethnic cleansing and mass detentions of Tigrayans after war broke out in the country.
May 28, 2022
U.N. Expresses Ethiopia Religious Conflict Concerns

Christians in Ethiopia have experienced revenge attacks for a mob attack that happened in the northern regions of the Horn of Africa nation in April that left at least 30 Muslims dead and 100 injured. For more VOA correspondent Henry Wilkins spoke to witnesses and community leaders.

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Henry Wilkins

Produced by Henry Wilkins

Burkina Faso Calls for Russian Military Help Intensifies

Violence Displaces Thousands in Ethiopia’s Oromia Region

Fears of Civil War Spreads in Ethiopia

Tigray Peace Talks Less Likely

Western Tigray Disputes Halt Ethiopia Peace Talks Progress

Land Distribution in Western Tigray Draws Concerns

Ethiopia Prepares for Talks With TPLF Rebels

Conflict & Drought Devastates Ethiopia Afar Region

Ethiopia Conflict & World Crisis Devastates Health Care

UN: 295,000 Returning Home in Ethiopia’s Afar Region

Ethiopia Ups Wheat Production Amid Ukraine Crisis Impacts

Detained Tigrayan Civilians in Ethiopia Recall Abuse

Ethiopia’s Arbitrarily Detained Tigrayans Recall Abuse

Tigrayans Not Allowed to Leave Ethiopian Camps

Ethiopia Tigray War Over but Still Impacts Locals

Human Rights Groups Fight Rwanda Britain Deal

VOA Visits Alleged Tigray Detention Sites in Ethiopia

U.N. Expresses Ethiopia Religious Conflict Concerns