African Arguments published on 31 October 2023 a commentary titled "Will the Rebellion in Amhara Unravel the Ethiopian State?" by Mohamed Kheir Omer, African-Norwegian researcher and former member of the Eritrea Liberation Front.
The author argues that the conflict in Amhara Region could have devastating consequences in unraveling the country. Eritrea's Isaias Afwerki allegedly backs the Amhara with training and arms.
