Seven Ethiopian armed groups announce anti-government alliance

…groups have accused the government of centralising power and marginalising the regions. The government says it has launched a national dialogue meant to address longstanding political divisions and internal conflicts. “ We, the peoples’ forces concerned with the survival of Ethiopia’s peoples, bear the historic responsibility of overthrowing this regime ,” said the statement read out by Fano leader Zemene Kassie and broadcast on Tigrayan television. The announcement of the alliance, which also includes groups from the Oromia, Afar and Benishangul-Gumuz regions, follows…