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Eritrea Specialist Takes Over As Army Chief

June 08 2018

Ethiopia

The Ethiopian government has appointed a new army chief of staff, reports Bloomberg News, citing state media.

Gen. Seare Mekonnen on Thursday succeeded Gen. Samora Yenus, who had held the job for 17 years, reported the Reporter (Ethiopia).

Mekonnen comes from the Tigray ethnic group, which has long held the top military and security posts in Ethiopia.

He was named one of three deputy chiefs of staff earlier this year and has also led the northern command, which has...

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