A coalition of seven Ethiopian armed groups announced on Sunday that they would jointly pursue the removal of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s administration, citing escalating violence and the risk of a broader war. The alliance, called the Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival, comprises the Amhara Fano National Movement, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, the Oromo Liberation Army, and four additional smaller movements. According to a joint statement released by the groups, the coalition seeks to establish an inclusive transitional government through a charter that would end ongoing conflicts, safeguard civil rights, and initiate a national dialogue. The statement accuses the federal government of instituting “dictatorial rule” that threatens national cohesion. Leaders of the participating factions had discussed forming the alliance for approximately one year, with the Oromo Liberation Army’s military chief confirming multiple prior meetings before the public announcement. The coalition’s formation follows renewed clashes in the Tigray region, which represent one of the most significant violations of the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement that previously halted hostilities between the federal government and Tigrayan forces. While the agreement resolved the immediate conflict, disputes over disarmament and the legal status of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front remain unresolved. The coalition includes groups that have been active in various regions since 2018, including the Amhara region and Oromia, where fighting has persisted for several years. Ethiopian academic Eyob Tilahun noted that the allied forces perceive a shared survival threat from the government and have agreed to pursue dialogue in what they describe as the public interest. The Prime Minister, who assumed office in 2018 on a platform of sweeping reforms, previously released political prisoners and relaxed party restrictions, but his administration has faced criticism for rolling back those gains in recent years. The federal government has not issued a public response to the coalition’s announcement.