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In Ethiopia, many rebel movements are currently mobilizing resources and populations in the process of a protracted armed struggle for political power and autonomy. This chapter is designed to provide a more systematic analysis of the factors that shape the existence of these rebel movements. It undertakes an in-depth assessment of the nature and complexities of these rebel movements by analyzing the underlying political conditions and contextual factors. It also builds a profile of the two most visible rebel movements operating in Ethiopia—the Oromo Liberation Front and the Ogaden National Liberation Front. Finally, the chapter discusses the organization and conduct of counterinsurgency in Ethiopia, which is shrouded in secrecy and has long been elusive to academic inquiries.
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Mesfin, B. (2017). Rebel Movements in Ethiopia. In: Varin, C., Abubakar, D. (eds) Violent Non-State Actors in Africa . Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-51352-2_7
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