Shewit

“I had already survived one war. I didn’t want to go through another,”

Shewit · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-25

Shewit, 24, had been rebuilding his life after the war but said staying in Tigray began to feel unsafe.

“I didn’t leave because I wanted to. I left because I wanted to have a chance to build a future.”

Shewit · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-25

Shewit, now in Addis Ababa, says he left Tigray to have a chance to build a future.

“I left behind my siblings, who depended on me, and a business I had sacrificed so much to build.”

Shewit · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-25

Shewit left Tigray for Addis Ababa, leaving behind his family, studies, and business.

“I don’t want to go back. In fact, if I can, I want to bring my family and my siblings here with me.”

Shewit · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-25

Shewit says he does not want to return to Tigray unless he can bring his family with him.