On Friday, the Ethiopian government declared a state of emergency in the second-largest region, Amhara, due to ongoing clashes between the military and local Fano militiamen. The recent fighting has swiftly evolved into Ethiopia’s most significant security crisis since the conclusion of a two-year civil war in the neighboring Tigray region last November. Fano, a militia composed of local volunteers, previously collaborated closely with the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) during the Tigray conflict. Mobile internet services remained disrupted in the region, and Ethiopian Airlines canceled flights to three out of four airports in Amhara. The conflict in Tigray originated from disputes between regional and federal powers, as well as longstanding grievances between ethnic groups.

Source: Ethiopian News August 04, 2023 15:34 UTC