Ethiopia: Amhara's Fano say no to integration
On 13 August the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) conducted airstrikes targeting Fano militia members who had gathered in Finote Selam town, West Gojjam, Amhara region and killed at least 28 people including civilian bystanders. The airstrikes marked an escalation in the ongoing conflict between Fano militia and the ENDF across Amhara region.
AKE's Special Report breaks down the origins of the violence and the economic consequences of a protracted conflict. Is this the start of another war in Ethiopia's north?