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Cited Interviewees
- Interview with a Political Analyst. (2022). Addis Ababa, 06 October
- Interview with a veteran of the TPLF. (2022). Addis Ababa, 07 October
- Interview with a Researcher. University of Gondar, 04 October (2022).
- Interview with a member of the APP. Bahir Dar, 10 October (2022).
- Interview with a local notable. Humera town, 15 October (2022).