Foreign flower firms flee Ethiopia as Amhara conflict intensifies

Foreign flower firms flee Ethiopia as Amhara conflict intensifies

The NewsInternational flower companies are fleeing Ethiopia because of a worsening conflict in the northwestern Amhara region, a key flower-growing hub, dealing a blow to one of the country’s major exports.Germany’s Selecta One this month said it would move production from its Kunzila site in Amhara to neighboring Kenya and Uganda, saying “the unstable political situation and the uncertain military environment were the main reasons for this deci…

War updates from Amhara Region, Ethiopia – March 17th to 23rd, 2025

Disclaimer: AAA is a U.S. based NGO that documents human rights violations in the context of conflict, violence and political repression. One of AAA's core activities is also to educate policymakers, journalists, researchers and other stakeholders with up-to-date information on developments in Ethiopia. AAA does not endorse any political parties or organizations based in the U.S. or Ethiopia.Updated March 25th, 2025Overview For the week of March…