Faith under Fire:: Christianity, Conflict, and the Amhara Crisis in Ethiopia (1983-2026)

Faith under Fire: Christianity, Conflict, and the Amhara Crisis in Ethiopia (1983-2026) examines the complex relationship between religion, ethnicity, politics, and conflict in Ethiopia over more than four decades of social and political transformation. The book explores the experiences of Christian and Amhara communities during periods of political instability, armed conflict, humanitarian crises, and social upheaval, providing a historical and contemporary analysis of the challenges they have faced. Drawing on historical records, scholarly research, government documents, human rights reports, media sources, and testimonies from affected individuals and communities, the book traces major developments from the final years of the Derg regime through the federal era and into the present day. It investigates the impact of conflict on civilian populations, including displacement, insecurity, human rights concerns, destruction of property and cultural heritage, and the disruption of social and economic life. The study examines how religious and ethnic identities have interacted with political competition, governance structures, and security challenges.