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1 – 10 of 51Following an extension of the state of emergency in February, new army offensives, including around the regional capital, Bahir Dar, have intensified the conflict. Reports of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286204
ISSN: 2633-304X
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This was the second attempt at resolving the intractable conflict in Oromia that has killed thousands and displaced millions. Moreover, hopes of a resolution this time had been…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283824
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ETHIOPIA: Referendum will complicate Amhara tensions
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES281449
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The visit represents a milestone for the two regions, which have been divided by longstanding tensions that fuelled the two-year civil war in northern Ethiopia. The visit was…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280070
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Notably, this includes the new ‘Sheger City’, which consolidates several towns and villages surrounding Addis Ababa. The move is controversial due to fears the Oromia government…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279805
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ETHIOPIA: Unrest in Amhara state could spill over
His killing has triggered violent protests and attacks mainly against ethnic Amharas in Oromia region. At least 81 people are confirmed dead; with information constrained by an…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253668
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These developments threaten to ignite a multi-dimensional civil war pitting Tigrayan against federal and Amhara regional forces.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257391
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ETHIOPIA: Spy trials will renew political tension
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES243728
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The declaration came a week after reports emerged that protestors were attacking foreign businesses in the country as well as government property. Under the state of emergency…