Nairobi: Residents in three towns in Ethiopia's Amhara region claimed that local fighters were in charge on Saturday following clashes with the national army that prompted the federal government to declare a "state of emergency." Only nine months have passed since the devastating two-year war in the neighbouring region of Tigray, which also attracted fighters from Amhara, came to an end. As a result of the recent escalation of fighting in Amhara, foreign governments have issued travel advisories and grounded flights. Lalibela residents claim that the local militia Fano took control of the town and its airport earlier this week. Due to Fano fighters blocking entry and exit points to the city, he claimed that "people are indoors in their homes."

Source: Ethiopian News August 06, 2023 08:13 UTC