Seven armed groups in Ethiopia say they have formed an alliance to topple the government. They warn the country is close to falling apart and blame Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Abiy says Ethiopia can defend itself, but many Ethiopians now fear another civil war. Al Jazeera's Inside Story panel asked whether these former rivals can really work together, since they hold very different political views.
π The Backstory
Ethiopia fought a brutal civil war in the Tigray region from 2020 to 2022. It ended with a ceasefire signed in Pretoria in November 2022. Since then, fighting has continued in Amhara and Oromia between the army and armed militias. Abiy won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019 for ending a long border war with Eritrea. Now some groups that once fought each other are joining forces against him.
π― Why It Matters
If Ethiopia returns to full war, millions could lose their homes, food and safety. Ethiopia is Africa's second most populated country, so a new conflict would shake the whole region.
Seven armed groups in Ethiopia say they have formed an alliance to topple the government. They warn the country is close to falling apart and blame Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Abiy says Ethiopia can defend itself, but many Ethiopians now fear another civil war. Al Jazeera's Inside Story panel asked whether these former rivals can really work together, since they hold very different political views.
Ethiopia fought a brutal civil war in the Tigray region from 2020 to 2022. It ended with a ceasefire signed in Pretoria in November 2022. Since then, fighting has continued in Amhara and Oromia between the army and armed militias. Abiy won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019 for ending a long border war with Eritrea. Now some groups that once fought each other are joining forces against him.
If Ethiopia returns to full war, millions could lose their homes, food and safety. Ethiopia is Africa's second most populated country, so a new conflict would shake the whole region.