As Amhara nationalism emerges, it should not adopt the same divisive tactics as Ethiopia’s other competing ethno-nationalisms. The birth of Amhara nationalismThe sustained policy of oppression gradually sowed the seeds of victimhood, alienation, discrimination, and a resentment which finally inspired Amhara nationalism. The makers and breakers of Amhara nationalism should thus come out of the delusion of self-efficacy and (re)consider its content and future trajectory. In contrast, let alone Amhara nationalism, as indicated, Amhara identity is only a recent occurrence to many Amhara people. In this vein, Amhara nationalism can hardly be considered as something embedded in the minds and hearts of the Amhara people.

Source: Ethiopian News September 01, 2020 07:18 UTC