As different ethnic groups claim sole ownership of these areas, they become a haven for insurgents. But experts say most of the ongoing conflicts are occurring in cross-border areas between different ethnic groups over claims to land and resources and over development inequality. Usually, identity segregation is seen as a way to keep people from getting resources and progress, which can lead to conflict. It is the exclusion of resources that creates inequality, which is why different ethnic groups are excluding each other, and arming to compete for resources,” Wassihun said. The way forwardOf course, the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) and regional forces are constantly engaged in combat with informal forces.

Source: Ethiopian News February 04, 2023 22:47 UTC