Violent clashes claim dozens of lives in Ethiopia's Amhara region

At least 50 militants were killed in clashes between government security forces and the Amhara militia in Ethiopia's restive Amhara region. The clashes, centered in the city of Gondar, have raised concerns about the region's stability. The Amhara militia, comprised of members of the Amhara ethnic group, claimed to have captured dozens of soldiers. The clashes began in April when the federal government ordered the integration of security forces, leading to resistance from local communities who feared losing autonomy and distrusted outsiders handling security matters.