What's behind the violent protests in Ethiopia's Amhara region?
The Inside Story Podcast - En podcast av Al Jazeera
Ethiopia's Amhara region has been gripped by violent protests. Plans to integrate local military forces into the national army and police have sparked a backlash.The government says the change is essential for national unity. So, why is there such opposition? And does it risk instability? Join host Tom McRae. Guests: Kemal Hashi Mohamoud - Member of the Ethiopian parliament. Etana Dinka - Assistant Professor of African history at James Madison University. Dessalegn Chanie - Senior member of the National Movement of Amhara.