Safricom suspend operations in Ethiopia's second largest region

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Safaricom Ethiopia recently took the decision to suspend its operations within the Amhara region, the second-largest region in the country. This decision came in response to the federal government's implementation of a six-month state of emergency in the area, commencing on August 4, 2023. This measure was enacted due to a crisis that emerged between the nation's military and the Fano militia, an irregular militia lacking a formal command structure.

The Fano militia previously supported federal forces during a two-year-long civil conflict in the nearby Tigray region. This conflict was resolved last November through a truce. Nevertheless, certain factions within the region have expressed concern over what they perceive as the national government's insufficient attention to Amhara's security, resulting in strained relations.


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