August 11, 2023 7:32 PM

Ethiopia’s military recaptured several areas in embattled Amhara region from local militia fighters; details of dozens of civilian deaths emerging from region amid internet shutdown

Ethiopia’s government and residents say the country’s military recaptured several areas in the embattled Amhara region from local militia fighters as details of dozens of civilian deaths began to emerge from the region amid an internet shutdown. The military reclaimed control of six towns, including the regional capital, Bahir Dar, and Amhara’s second-largest town, Gondar, according to a government statement issued Wednesday night. The statement said a curfew was imposed in those areas but...