[1] Since 1990s, Amharas were systematically persecuted by the dominant ruling party EPRDF, which was led by majority ethnic Tigrayans.
Amharan hegemony is viewed by some beliefs that posit anti-egalitarian apart from African classical ideologues, and territorial expansions demonstrate "cultural imperialism" that imposed religion and customs on other ethnic identity.
[7] Arsi Oromos accepted Islam in large demonstration of anti-Amhara sentiment and rejected associated values and norms.
[11] It is also evident that the Somalis, who were waged resistance against Haile Selassie regime, demonstrated anti-Amhara sentiment, and more broadly, they expressed during the British rule.
[13] During this period, Amharas are targeted to false accusation as a former oppressor in the imperial rule in veil of ethnic diversity.
[17] The Mai Kadra massacre went mainstream phenomena where the Tigray Defense Forces committed war crime against 600 Amhara civilians.