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Following days of violence between the military and local militiamen in the Amhara region, Ethiopia’s federal government on Friday proclaimed a state of emergency.
Ethiopia declares state emergency: Fighting between the Fano militia and the Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) that started earlier this week in Ethiopia’s second-largest province has quickly escalated into a serious security situation.
On Thursday, the Amhara government requested additional assistance from the federal government to restore order in the region. The call for support comes amid escalating conflict and instability, with authorities aiming to address the situation and bring about peace and stability to the area.
The office of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s announcement of a state of emergency left ambiguity regarding its scope. The announcement did not make it clear whether the emergency measures apply nationwide or were limit only to the Amhara region.
The declaration came amidst the escalating conflict in Ethiopia, particularly in the Tigray region. As the situation continues to evolve, the lack of clarity in the announcement has raised concerns and questions about the extent of the emergency’s impact on various regions of the country.
The government is closely monitoring the developments, and authorities expect to receive further updates on the state of emergency’s applicability.