Ethiopia: Fano is emerging as a key actor and an alternative force in the Horn of Africa

Martin Plaut

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Ethiopia: Fano is emerging as a key actor and an alternative force in the Horn of Africa

By Eyob Tilahun Abera Well-trained commando Fano elite force ready for the mission. Ethiopia’s PM Abiy conducted a war on Amhara to disarm Fano, using ground-to-air forces and drones but failed. Sadly, its forces are killing innocent civilians in revenge for their war defeat. Surprisingly, the regime’s misstep enabled Fano to become highly armed, capable of fighting, and sophisticated in the chain of command, increasing the number of well-traine…