Over 4 000 arrested in AmharaSocial ShareEthiopia’s government has launched a crackdown against a powerful and increasingly autonomous regional security force, in a bold, and potentially risky move to extend central control over a fractious nation. The clampdown against armed groups in the giant Amhara region has seen the arrest of more than 4 000 people in recent days, including militia members, politicians, journalists, and a key military leader. There are already reports of multiple clashes and deaths across Amhara in recent days, as well as street protests against the new crackdown. Early in their offensive, Amhara forces seized a significant and strategic part of western Tigray and remain determined to hold on to it. An Amhara general, Tefera Mamo, who heads the region’s special forces was also detained after criticising Ethiopia’s prime minister in a recent television interview.

Source: Ethiopian News May 28, 2022 11:01 UTC