Seven armed Ethiopian groups form 'Alliance for Existence' against Abiy Ahmed’s government

Seven armed Ethiopian groups have announced the formation of a new coalition called the 'Alliance for Existence' (Kidan-ni-Hulwina). The alliance includes Fano, TPLF, OLA, ONLF, ARDUF, BPLM, and the Gumuz Democratic Movement. Alliance leader Zemene Kassie stated that their primary goal is to oust Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government and establish a transitional administration.

The group accuses the government of failure in managing national security, the economy, and the protection of citizens' rights. The Ethiopian government has previously accused these groups of acting as proxies for foreign powers. Questions have been raised regarding how these seven groups, which have historically held conflicting interests, reached an agreement.