The government of Ethiopia's Amhara region asked federal authorities on Thursday to "take appropriate measures" in response to intense clashes between local militiamen and the military. The request follows several days of fighting in towns across Amhara, the country's second-biggest region, between federal forces and the Fano militia. In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Amhara regional president Yilkal Kefale said the unrest was causing significant human, social and economic damage. On Thursday, mobile internet access was down in parts of Amhara region, according to residents. Spokespeople for the federal government and the Amhara regional administration did not respond to Reuters' requests for comment.

Source: Ethiopian News August 03, 2023 16:47 UTC