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UN Expresses Deep Concern Over Worsening Security and Opposition Coalition in Ethiopia

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The United Nations has voiced deep concern over Ethiopia's worsening security situation, citing a new armed coalition and reports of drone strikes.

The UN expressed deep concern over Ethiopia's worsening security situation during a daily press briefing on 21 September.
UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric urged all stakeholders to avoid escalation and recommit to political dialogue.
The warning follows the formal announcement on 20 September 2026 of a new coalition comprising seven Ethiopian opposition and armed groups.
The coalition, announced by Amhara Fano National Movement chairman Zemene Kassie, aims to remove the Prosperity Party-led government and establish a transitional administration.
The group includes the AFNM, OLA, TPLF, ONLF, Afar National Unity Revolutionary Front, Benishangul Peoples' Liberation Movement, and Gumuz Peoples' Democratic Movement.
On 20 September in northwestern Tigray, a drone strike hit a humanitarian aid truck carrying over 41 metric tons of food assistance, destroying the relief consignment.
The strike in Swudey village also injured a 13-year-old girl who was taken to Adi-Daero Primary Hospital for treatment.
Truck driver Birhane Gebretsadik survived the incident by abandoning his vehicle after realizing a drone was following it.