FILE - Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen attends a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on June 8, 2023. Authorities last year also tried to dismantle the informal Amhara militia known as Fano. This week, residents have reported fighting across the Amhara region as militia members attacked army units and protesters blocked roads. The decree also grants authorities the ability to detain suspects without a court order, conduct searches and impose curfews. The order says the powers apply to the Amhara region but may be extended to other parts of Ethiopia if deemed necessary.

Source: Ethiopian News August 04, 2023 16:10 UTC