Yewondwossen Assefa Hailemariam
This book offers a compelling historical narrative that sheds light on Ethiopia’s complex political and social crises, with a particular focus on the roots and unfolding of what is now widely recognized as the Amhara genocide. Through meticulous historical analysis, the author traces the structural, political, and ideological developments that have contributed to Ethiopia’s current turmoil, highlighting the long-standing marginalization and targeted violence against the Amhara people.Blending scholarly insight with deeply personal testimony, the book also provides a rare and urgent first-hand account of the ongoing resistance movements emerging from within the Amhara community. It documents how ordinary citizens, intellectuals, and grassroots organizations -both in Ethiopia and in the diaspora- are responding to state and non-state violence in real time, aiming not only to survive but to assert their freedom and right to exist with dignity and justice. With a powerful combination of historical depth and present-day urgency, this work is essential reading for those seeking to understand Ethiopia’s fraught path, the enduring struggle of the Amhara people, and the broader implications for peace, identity, and human rights in the Horn of Africa.
