Based on extensive research, the report examines the Tigray War in Ethiopia, which has resulted in more than 400,000 deaths, making it the deadliest conflict of the 21st century. It finds that all sides, including Ethiopian, allied, and Tigrayan forces, committed war crimes, with Ethiopian forces responsible for crimes against humanity and genocide against Tigrayans.
The report also highlights the role of certain individuals in instigating the genocide and stresses the responsibility of the international community to prevent further atrocities. It calls for accountability and underscores the legal obligations of states under the Geneva Convention and Genocide Convention.
The findings are part of the New Lines Institute's ongoing work on genocide and mass atrocities, which has influenced global policy debates, including genocide definitions in parliaments worldwide.