Alliance for Survival

The Alliance for Survival is a newly formed coalition of seven Ethiopian rebel groups, including prominent factions like the Fano militia in Amhara, the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), along with four other smaller organizations. This alliance has recently gained attention for its stated objective: to remove the current government in Addis Ababa led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and establish a transitional administration. The formation of this group is particularly newsworthy due to the history of conflict among some of its constituent members, who have declared their intention to set aside past differences. Their emergence signals a potential escalation of the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia, as these former adversaries unite with the common goal of establishing an inclusive transitional government. The alliance's current relevance lies in its direct challenge to the existing political power structure and its potential impact on the future stability and governance of Ethiopia.