Eskinder Nega እስክንድር ነጋ | |
|---|---|
 Eskinder Nega in 2018 | |
| Leader of the Amhara People's Army | |
| Assumed office 20 May 2023 | |
| Preceded by | position established |
| Chairperson of Balderas For Genuine Democracy Party | |
| In office September 2019 – 11 August 2022 | |
| Preceded by | position established |
| Succeeded by | Amaha Dagnew |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 November 1969[1] Addis Ababa, Ethiopian Empire |
| Spouse | Serkalem Fasil |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Addis Ababa University |
| Occupation | |
| Awards | Oxfam Novib/PEN Award |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Fano |
| Years of service | 2023–present |
| Commands | Amhara People's Army |
| Battles/wars | War in Amhara |
Eskinder Nega (Ge'ez: እስክንድር ነጋ, born 7 November 1969)[1][2] is an Ethiopian journalist, blogger and politician who has been jailed several times by the Ethiopian government on convictions for treason and terrorism.[3]
In September 2019, Eskinder founded the Balderas For Genuine Party and became a chairman thereafter. In 2022, he abandoned the party to join the Fano militia, playing crucial role for its insurgency. A war in Amhara was broke out when the Ethiopian government decided to unite the regional special forces in Amhara Region in April 2023. He then formed and leads Fano's main command named Amhara People's Army to fight against the government forces since that May.
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