Ethiopia's Amhara region has been gripped by violent protests. Plans to integrate local military forces into the national army and police have sparked a backlash.The government says the change is essential for national unity. So, why is there such opposition? And does it risk instability?

Join host Tom McRae.

Guests: 

Kemal Hashi Mohamoud - Member of the Ethiopian parliament. 

Etana Dinka - Assistant Professor of African history at James Madison University.

Dessalegn Chanie - Senior member of the National Movement of Amhara.