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Rallies support Ethiopian army in Amhara

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Rallies held in several towns in the Amhara region expressed support for the Ethiopian National Defence Forces and government efforts to promote peace. In Gondar, Woldia, Lalibela and elsewhere, participants also defended national unity and Ethiopia’s access to the sea, according to Fanamc.

Rallies in support of the Ethiopian army brought together residents of several towns in the Amhara region on 17 October, including Gondar, Woldia, Sekota, Debre Tabor, Lalibela and Genda Wuha. Participants expressed solidarity with the Ethiopian National Defence Forces and backed the government’s peace efforts, according to Fanamc.

Community elders, religious leaders, young people and other residents reaffirmed their commitment to Ethiopia’s unity and sovereignty. They also praised the role of the army and other security forces in maintaining stability, according to Fanamc.

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