Menen Haile Arrested by Abiy Ahmed’s Government: A Closer Look at the Controversial Crackdown

The arrest of Menen Haile, in connection to her spouse’s involvement with the Fano militia after leaving Addis Ababa, is viewed as a strategic move in opposition to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government. General Tefera Mamo’s decision to join forces with Fano symbolizes a direct challenge to the current regime’s directives, prompting a wave of arrests targeting individuals associated with the group, including close relatives like Menen Haile

Brigadier General Tefera Mamo led the forces of the Amhara region until his unexplained removal in February. The Amhara forces supported Abiy’s federal troops in their fight against the rebellious forces in northern Tigray during the conflict that began in 2020.

Until February, Brigadier General Tefera Mamo was in charge of the Amhara region’s forces, but he was suddenly removed without any explanation. In 2020, the Amhara forces supported Abiy’s federal troops in their efforts against the rebellious forces in northern Tigray when the conflict broke out.

The arrest of Menen Haile carries significant implications for the government led by Abiy Ahmed. It raises concerns about the potential authoritarian nature of the regime and the erosion of democratic principles in the country. The arrest of a prominent figure like Menen Haile suggests a crackdown on dissent and opposition, which could have far-reaching consequences for the political landscape of the nation.\

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