The Ethiopian government on Friday (August 4) declared a six-month state of emergency in the Amhara region following clashes between the country's military and local Fano militiamen. Fighting has been going on for several days between the military and the Fano militia. According to a report by the news agency Reuters late Friday, the six-month emergency allows the Ethiopian government to impose curfews, restrict movement, and ban public gatherings. For now, the emergency order is only for Amhara but could be imposed in other areas if needed. Meanwhile, Ethiopian Airlines cancelled flights to three of the four airports it flies to in Amhara, an airline spokesperson said.

Source: Ethiopian News August 05, 2023 06:28 UTC