Seven Rebel Groups Form Alliance to Oust Ethiopian Government
Summary
Seven rebel groups in Ethiopia have formed the “Alliance for Survival” to try to oust the government, deepening fears of renewed conflict across Oromia, Amhara, Tigray and other regions. The groups accuse Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government of war, repression and economic devastation, while Addis Ababa warns it remains ready to defend the country’s sovereignty.
Key Points
- Seven rebel groups, including the Amhara Fano militia, OLA and TPLF, have announced a new alliance called the “Alliance for Survival.”
- The groups accuse Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government of war, genocide, destruction and extreme poverty, and say Ethiopia faces the risk of disintegration.
- The alliance brings together groups from several regional states, including Somali, Afar and Benishangul-Gumuz, in an unprecedented anti-government front.
- Abdikadir Adani Hirmuge of the ONLF said the alliance aims to restore democracy and self-determination, while Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia has no fear over its sovereignty.
