It has been almost a year since the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA) ended a two-year civil war in northern Ethiopia. Consequently, the imperative of instituting a comprehensive peace process is now more pronounced than ever. Observers regard the instability in Amhara as locals’ reaction to the threats posed by neighbouring regional forces in Oromia and Tigray. Disarming certain regional forces without addressing the causes of non-state rivalries will be met with resistance, as in Amhara’s case. Second, the design of peace processes that don’t include all major players will run into problems during implementation, and cannot offer lasting peace.

Source: Ethiopian News October 26, 2023 15:44 UTC