Fano militias

The Fano militias are groups based in Ethiopia's Amhara region that are advocating for greater regional autonomy. They, along with the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), have publicly rejected the recent Ethiopian election and its outcomes. This stance is particularly significant given the ongoing recovery of the Tigray region from a devastating two-year civil war that concluded in 2022. The exclusion of Tigray from the recent polls amid rising tensions highlights the fragile political landscape. The Fano militias' rejection of the election results and their demand for increased autonomy position them as a key factor in the current political and security dynamics within Ethiopia, raising concerns about potential new conflicts as the country navigates post-election stability.