Ethiopia to dismantle regional special forces in favour of 'centralized army'

Ethiopia to integrate regional forces into central army, police

Ethiopia's 10 regions currently enjoy a degree of autonomy, including having their armies and using their languages.

Ethiopia: Analysis - Ethiopia Begins 'Practical Activities' to Dissolve, Reenlist Controversial Regional Special Forces, Cautions Actors Not to Imped Move

[Addis Standard] Addis Ababa -- The federal government has announced last night that it has started taking "practical activities" to dissolve the controversial regional state special forces following a decision that put "direction to build a strong centralized army that can protect the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity."

Ethiopia to integrate regional forces into 'centralised' national army

Announcement comes amid reported clashes between national and regional forces brought about by refusal among Amhara Special Forces' units to surrender weapons as part of integration process.

Ethiopia to dismantle regional special forces in favour of ‘centralized army’

The government’s move will likely be seen as an attempt to lessen regional autonomy

Ethiopia to dismantle regional special forces in favour of 'centralized army'

By Dawit Endeshaw ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - The Ethiopian government said on Thursday it intends to integrate all regional special forces either into the national army, or the federal or regional police

Ethiopia to dismantle regional special forces in favour of 'centralized army'

ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - The Ethiopian government said on Thursday it intends to integrate all regional special forces either into the national army, or the federal or regional police, a move likely to be perceived as an attempt to diminish the autonomy of individual regions. Read full story