Axum Massacre

This report investigates a large-scale civilian massacre in Axum, Ethiopia, between the 28-29th of November 2020, allegedly carried out by Eritrean military forces. Using eyewitness accounts, satellite imagery, and burial site analysis, we identify patterns of shelling, looting, and executions in the city. The findings provide strong evidence of deliberate attacks on civilians and suggest the existence of multiple mass grave sites near religious locations.
View PDF
Tigray, Ethiopia
14° 07' 47"N, 38° 43' 11"E
Massacre
November 28-29, 2020
Eritrean Military
Axum civilians and pro-TPLF militia fighters, many unarmed or carrying makeshift weapons
UNK
240+
more research
Browse Khthon's full catalogue of country and case reports across seven global regions, or get involved with our ongoing investigations.