Amhara: What's going on?
The ongoing fighting in Amhara is leading to an escalation in violence
An episode of the Focus on Africa podcast, hosted by BBC World Service, titled "Amhara: What's going on?" was published on November 8, 2023 and runs 35 minutes.
November 8, 2023 ·35m · Focus on Africa
Summary
The security situation in Ethiopia's Amhara region has been concerning for a while now with the authorities in Addis Ababa trying to contain it. However, the latest escalation in violence between government forces and groups opposed to a disarmament plan is leading to a humanitarian crisis, amid fears that the conflict could spread.Also we look at a new report from Amnesty International, which accuses TikTok of directing content to children to the detriment of their mental health. TikTok denies the allegation. And did you know giraffes are even more at risk of extinction than elephants?
Episode Description
The security situation in Ethiopia's Amhara region has been concerning for a while now with the authorities in Addis Ababa trying to contain it. However, the latest escalation in violence between government forces and groups opposed to a disarmament plan is leading to a humanitarian crisis, amid fears that the conflict could spread.
Also we look at a new report from Amnesty International, which accuses TikTok of directing content to children to the detriment of their mental health. TikTok denies the allegation.
And did you know giraffes are even more at risk of extinction than elephants?
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