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Ethiopia begins disbanding regional armed forces

Ethiopia has begun disbanding regional forces created by some states with the aim of integrating them into the federal army, police or civilian life, a government spokesman said Friday, in a move expected to spark opposition. Forces unilaterally raised by some states have generated controversy, especially during the brutal Tigray War, when security personnel operating

Australia condemns Myanmar junta for disbanding Aung San Suu Kyi’s party

Key points Myanmar’s military junta has dissolved 40 political parties ahead of elections. This includes Aung San Suu Kyi’s party, which was imprisoned after the 2021 military coup. Australia, the UK, the US and Japan have criticized Myanmar for being a threat to democracy. Australia expressed concern over the dissolution of Myanmar’s former ruling party