NAIROBI: Ethiopian troops appeared to be pushing back militia fighters in two cities in the conflict-hit Amhara region, residents said Wednesday, after local authorities reported that “relative peace” was being restored. There has been no official casualty toll from the Amhara violence, but two hospital doctors told AFP that a number of civilians have died and many injured. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government last week declared a six-month state of emergency in the region after clashes erupted between local fighters and federal troops. A Lalibela resident who gave his name only as Ayalew said Ethiopian troops were now based on the airport road. “Ambulances have stopped due to the heavy risk in the city,” the medic said, adding that the situation in Bahir Dar appeared calm with Ethiopian troops patrolling the city.

Source: Ethiopian News August 09, 2023 14:26 UTC