Who is fighting in Ethiopia’s Amhara region?
Renewed fighting in Ethiopia’s Amhara region between military and local militiamen
Focus on Africa · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
Fighting has reportedly erupted in Ethiopia’s turbulent Amhara region. Reports say local militia fighters clashed with the military, over government plans to disarm local forces. What's behind this escalation, and what does it portend for the future of Africa's second most populous country?
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