Gedu Andargachew details reasons for fleeing Ethiopia and his ordeal

Gedu Andargachew, the former president of the Amhara region and Ethiopia's former Foreign Minister, has spoken about his departure from Ethiopia. He stated that his relationship with the government deteriorated significantly after he vehemently opposed the imposition of a state of emergency in the Amhara region during a parliamentary speech. Gedu described being under constant surveillance by security forces, living in de-facto house arrest, and experiencing intimidation, including an incident where his security detail was harassed. He noted that he ultimately fled the country at night with the assistance of others and is currently living in exile in the United States.