Ethiopia's House of People’s Representatives votes in favour of the state of emergency declared by the federal government over violence in the Amhara region. Therefore, to stop the situation, declaring a state of emergency has become necessary," says Tesfaye Beljige, Government Chief Whip. Clashes between members of the Ethiopian army and a local militia known as Fano erupted earlier in the month in towns and cities across Amhara after months of tensions. A resident who arrived shortly after the strike told AFP he had "helped in the burial of bodies of 30 victims". After several days of deadly clashes, the army has reoccupied the main towns in Amhara.

Source: Ethiopian News August 15, 2023 11:08 UTC