Politics
Ethiopian Opposition Reacts to New Seven-Group Armed Coalition
Wazema · 5 days ago · Read the Full Story on Wazema
AI SUMMARY
Ethiopian opposition parties and political figures have shared mixed reactions regarding the newly formed armed coalition aimed at overthrowing the government.
- Seven armed groups, including Fano, the Oromo Liberation Army, and the TPLF, officially formed a coalition to overthrow the government through armed struggle.
- EPRP President Abraham Hailemariam stated that his party believes dialogue and negotiation are the only solutions and does not support armed struggle.
- Tigray Peace and Reform Council coordinator Lt. Gen. Tsadkan Gebretensae stated he believes the Eritrean government is the primary driver of the coalition.
- OFC senior leader Merera Gudina refrained from commenting, stating his party has not yet formulated a position on the alliance.
- Masresha Sete of the Amhara Fano Popular Organization stated the coalition exposes Fano leaders and others who have ties to the TPLF while operating under the guise of Ethiopianism.
- The Welkait Tegede Amhara Identity and Boundary Restoration Committee declared its opposition to actions and Fano statements regarding the coalition that threaten Amhara historical territories and identities.
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