Seven Ethiopian Groups Form Alliance Against Government
Seven armed groups in Ethiopia announced a new alliance. This happened on Sunday.
The groups want to remove Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government. Key groups include the Tigray People's Liberation Front.
Others are the Oromo Liberation Army and Fano. Reports call the coalition the Alliance for Survival.
Some reports mention a possible transitional government. But the groups gave no detailed demands.
They also did not share a timeline. These groups have fought in Ethiopia's most populous regions for years.
They are part of the country's ongoing regional conflicts. The alliance forms amid tension since the 2022 Tigray peace deal.
Klear Note — The alliance links groups active for years across Ethiopia’s most populous regions.
Key Terms 5
- Abiy Ahmed He is the current prime minister of Ethiopia.
- Tigray People's Liberation Front An armed political group from Ethiopia's Tigray region.
- Oromo Liberation Army An armed group representing Ethiopia's Oromo ethnic community.
- Fano An armed militia group from Ethiopia's Amhara region.
- Tigray peace agreement A 2022 deal that ended fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region.