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Normalcy returns to Ethiopia’s Amhara region after deadly protests

Calm has now returned to most areas of the Ethiopian region of Amhara where deadly protests have been taking place for the past six days. Businesses have reopened and traffic was back in urban centres on Wednesday after tensed Tuesday which saw protests escalating into violence. At least five people have died in the demonstrations sparked by plans to dissolve… Read More
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Ethiopia: At least 22 killed in Amhara region attack

Ethiopian officials have said that at least 22 people have been killed following clashes between special forces and a minority ethnic group in the Amhara region. The clashes span a period of five days in Ethiopia’s northern state of Amhara. Reuters quotes Desalegn Chane, president of the new National Movement of Amhara (NAMA) party, as saying that “On Friday a… Read More