About

Commission of Inquiry on Tigray Genocide

Commission of Inquiry on Tigray Genocide (CITG) is established with a steadfast mission: to rigorously study, investigate, and meticulously document all forms of Human rights violations, damage and losses brought by the genocidal war inflicted upon the people of Tigray.

In pursuit of its noble mission, the Commission has established six specialized research centers, each tasked with probing distinct facets of the devastation. The six centers have been collecting data via a general damage assessment process (or census-based assessment), investigation, Key informant interviews, and secondary data.

Mission

To conduct scientific research on the comprehensive damage inflicted on Tigray and its people due to the war, including human rights violations, gender-based violence, socio-economic destruction, social services and values, infrastructure, and natural resources and the environment. The Commission collects and documents internationally recognized and reliable data and uses it for the benefit of the people of Tigray.

Objectives

  • Collect and document reliable data on key aspects of international crimes, including genocide, and provide evidence to support legal proceedings against perpetrators.
  • Investigate the extent and impact of genocide in Tigray, including economic, social, infrastructural, and environmental damages.
  • Use damage assessments to inform and guide rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in Tigray.
  • Record the history of the genocide to educate future generations and prevent its recurrence.
  • Serve as a reference for researchers and others interested in further studying the genocide in Tigray.

Principles

  1. Impartiality – We conduct all activities under the authority and responsibility vested in us by law, free from external influence or interference.
  2. Equality – We adhere to principles of reasonableness, fairness, and professional ethics in our work.
  3. Integrity – We maintain high standards of ethics, accountability, and transparency.
  4. Dignity – We protect the dignity, rights, and diversity of victims, witnesses, and the local community.
  5. Compassion – We stand in solidarity with institutions and individuals advocating for peace and justice, condemning the Tigray Genocide.

Six Specialized Research Centers

  1. Research Center for Human Atrocity
    Studies crimes of killings, massacres, torture, injuries, disappearances, displacements, and psychosocial problems.
  2. Research Center for Gender-Based Violence
    Studies widespread instances of weaponized sexual and gender-based violence.
  3. Research Center for Economic Damage
    Studies socio-economic damage to commerce (trade and services), industry, agriculture, finance and revenue, livelihoods of households, and public administration and governance.
  4. Research Center for Social Services and Values Damage
    Studies damage to education, health, heritage and religious assets, and social institutions.
  5. Research Center for Natural Resource and Environmental Damage
    Studies damage to soil and water, the environment, wildlife and ecotourism, livestock, and forests.
  6. Research Center for Infrastructure Damage
    Studies damage to energy, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), municipalities, transport, and information and communication technologies.

Team Commitment

Our Commission has Staffs serving on the Commission of Inquiry into the Tigray Genocide demonstrate unwavering commitment to truth, justice, and humanity. Their work requires not only professional expertise but also deep resilience, compassion, and courage as they confront harrowing testimonies and evidence. Each member approaches the task with impartiality and integrity, mindful of the responsibility to honor victims, support survivors, and safeguard historical memory. Their dedication reflects a collective resolve to ensure accountability, promote reconciliation, and contribute to a future where such atrocities can never be repeated.