Opinion

Why Abiy’s move to deploy the army into Ethiopia’s Amhara region is illegal, ill-conceived, and reckless. 

By- Kassahun Melesse Reports of mass protests and violent clashes between the Ethiopian federal army and local militia have emerged from the Amhara region, the second-largest regional state in the East African country. The widespread opposition was triggered by Prime Minister Abiy’s decision to dissolve the regional force and deploy the federal army to enforce

April 20, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Abiy Ahmed’s Vengeful Actions towards Amhara: Biting the Hand that Feeds Him

Henok Abebe–Human Rights Advocate Introduction In his book entitled “War and Conflict in Africa”, Paul Williams points out that African leaders tend to instrumentalize disorder and use violence to assert authority as a survival strategy whenever they feel their legitimacy is challenged. Abiy Ahmed’s leadership in Ethiopia is no different from the well-worn path of

April 17, 2023 • By Addis Insight

News

Government’s Plan to Reorganize Special Forces Met with Resistance In Amhara Region

On April 6, 2023, the Government Communication Service released a statement regarding the reorganization of regional special forces to improve the training, armament, and living conditions of the country’s army. The government’s objective is to integrate members of the special forces into other security structures such as the state police, federal police, or national defense

April 6, 2023 • By Addis Insight