Businesses reopen after Ethiopian militia protests

Businesses have been reopening in towns and cities across Ethiopia's Amhara region following six days of violent protests over plans to reorganise the armed forces.

At least five people have died in the demonstrations.

People took to the streets after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said he intended to integrate the country's regional forces into one national army in order to improve security and unity.

Some in Amhara fear that without its own special forces the region would be more vulnerable to attacks.

The troops from Amhara fought alongside the Ethiopian army in the recent war in the northern Tigray region.

This article originally appeared on BBC News

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