Abiy Ahmed (SM)By Essayias LesanuIn the tumultuous arena of Ethiopian politics, the last five years have seen dramatic shifts, unforeseen developments, and challenges to the core unity of the nation. Many, including prominent figures, believed that he heralded a new era of unity and justice for the country. By casting them as opponents, the Abiy regime hopes to silence a significant voice of the nation. By using prominent Amhara individuals as the face of policies that disproportionately affect their community, Abiy masks the reality of his agenda. The narrative, laced with suspicion and antagonism, threatens to pit Ethiopian against Ethiopian, region against region.

Source: Ethiopian News August 16, 2023 19:11 UTC