By Africa Defense ForumA string of clashes in Ethiopia’s Amhara region between government forces and an ethnic militia are sparking fears of a widening war. During the same month, the ethnic Amhara militia known as the Fano briefly captured Gondar, a culturally important city that dates to the medieval era. During the 2020 to 2022 war in the Tigray region, Fano militia fought alongside federal government forces and reclaimed a disputed area known as Western Tigray. The United Nations is considering suspending its relief operations to the Amhara region after five aid workers were killed, 10 injured and 11 kidnapped in the first half of 2024, Reuters reported. Observers are also fearful that the Amhara conflict has the potential to destabilize the entire country.

Source: Ethiopian News October 18, 2024 00:25 UTC