Fano militia chief: 'We are fighting Ethiopia's disintegration'

Zemene Kassie, the leader of the Fano militia, asserts that his armed group is engaged in a struggle to prevent the disintegration of Ethiopia. In an interview, Kassie, who claims to represent the interests of the Amhara people, the country's second-largest ethnic group, detailed the movement's strategic developments.

He revealed the establishment of a unified command within the Fano movement. This internal consolidation is part of a broader strategy that includes forging regional alliances. The ultimate goal of these alliances, according to Kassie, is to destabilize and ultimately overthrow the central government led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

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We are fighting against the disintegration of Ethiopia.

The conflict between the Fano militias and the central Ethiopian government in Addis Ababa has been ongoing for three years. Kassie's statements highlight the deep-seated tensions and the organized resistance emerging from certain regions, particularly those with significant Amhara populations, who feel marginalized or threatened by the federal government's policies.

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We are fighting against the disintegration of Ethiopia.