CNN: Ethiopia says coup attempt in Amhara region has failed
Ethiopian officials say a coup attempt on Saturday against the Amhara regional government has failed.
"We confirm there has been a coup attempt against the leadership of the Amhara regional state," said Ethiopian Press Secretary Negussu Tilahun.
He said the coup attempt in Bahir Dar, the regional capital, had failed.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said in a tweet that federal police have been authorized to "take action on the instigators."
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Update: Ethiopia says coup attempt against leader of Amhara state failed (Reuters)
WNU editor: The last thing that Ethiopia needs right now is a fracturing of the country.
