On Friday, Ethiopia’s federal government declared a state of emergency in response to ongoing clashes between the military and local armed fighters in the Amhara region. The escalating security crisis prompted the decision, as the regular legal system struggled to control the situation. The Fano militia, previously allied with federal troops during the Tigray civil war, has been involved in the recent clashes due to perceived neglect of Amhara’s security by the national government. AdvertisementThe state of emergency grants authorities various powers, including the establishment of roadblocks, disruptions to transport services, curfews, and military control in specific areas. Mobile internet remained down in the region, and Ethiopian Airlines suspended flights to three of its four airports in Amhara.

Source: Ethiopian News August 04, 2023 12:40 UTC